Technical Writer

Category: Business Consulting, Strategy and Digital Transformation
Main location: United States, Louisiana, Lafayette
Position ID:J0624-0723

Employment Type: Full Time
Position Description:

CGI Federal is seeking a Technical Writer to join our team in documenting financial processes and solutions to the latest challenges using new technology, supporting our client in their journey to embrace process re-engineering and automation and new technologies.
This position is located in our Fairfax,VA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.
Your future duties and responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including standard operating procedures, user instruction, technical specifications, and/or API documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and business process re-engineering teams for accurate and up-to-date documentation.
- Communicate complex financial or technical concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
- Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers
- Document integration processes and procedures
- Organize material and complete writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology
- Recommend improvements in standard processes, including document templates and communication with the technical team members.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

- 3 years of experience developing and maintaining technical documentation
- Strong writing and editing skills in technical documentation
- Ability to explain complex technical ideas in simple terms
- Experience with documentation tools (e.g., Markdown, Confluence, Jira, etc.)
- Ability to work well with a team of application developers including the ability to take content provided by the technical team and build customer-ready documents around the content.
- Ability to write in explanatory and procedural styles for technical and non-technical audiences and be skilled at prioritization and multi-tasking
- Strong proficiency with MS Office applications, have excellent grammar skills and a strong attention to detail.
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and license and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $55,600.00 - $130,500.00.
At CGI we call our professionals "members" to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners,
empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company.
CGI's benefits include:
•Competitive compensation
•Comprehensive insurance options
•Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
•Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
•Paid maternity and parental leave
•Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
•Member assistance and wellness programs
Due to the nature of this government contract, US Citizenship is required.
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Skills:

• Business Process Analysis
• Business Process Documentation
• Technical Writing
• Change Management
• Finance & Accounting

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because...

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.
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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.
CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI's legal duty to furnish information.