Technical Writer

Duration : 6Months Contract with possible extension.

Job Description:

• Review RFR, CUG and SOW templates. Problem areas include vague or unclear language, unclear technical specifications (RFR); unclear or missing necessary detail (SOW)Improve consistency of OSD documentation
• Improve clarity and effectiveness of RFR’s and technical specifications
• Improve the efficiency of the OSD Sourcing department by streamlining the writing and review process
• Improve bidder response by posting clearer bid documents
• Ensure accuracy of complex technical content

Performance:

• The writers will be introduced to the 7-step strategic sourcing process, and the purpose of the department templates. The writers will work with current documents and templates and solicit feedback from Category Managers regarding desired improvements.
• Work with the Strategic Sourcing Team for two new contracts to create the RFR’s and SOW (ITS84 and ITS85)
• Create new RFR template
• Create new CUG template
• Create new SOW template
• Provide guidelines for using the RFR template for specification writing
• Create technical specifications that support project execution
• Gather input from engineers, project managers, Strategic Sourcing Team members and other stakeholders to ensure technical accuracy
• Review and revise existing technical documents
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, including procurement standards and regulatory requirements

Required Skills :

• Technical writer experience
• Demonstrated experience gathering requirements for writing projects from SME, end users etc.
• Technical expertise (familiarity with IT products and services) preferred
• Excellent word processor skills.
• Easily able to use Outlook, and to create folders, save and retrieve files on a network, and gather data from Excel spreadsheets.
• Able to work independently or on teams.
• Motivated, enjoys challenging work, can resolve ambiguity and proceed toward deliverables

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable to work on 06 Months contract with possible extenison?

Experience:

• Technical writing: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Boston, MA 02108 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $35