What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer III (Contingent) position at First Division Consulting, Inc?
First Division Consulting is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Technical Writer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical writing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation.
The contractor shall:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, holidays, PTO and 401(k) plan with company match.
FirstDiv is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law.
The contractor shall:
- Develop, write, and edit technical documentation, including user manuals, installation guides, and system specifications
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather information and ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation
- Create and maintain documentation templates and standards
- Review and update existing documentation to ensure consistency and compliance with government standards
- Conduct research and analysis to understand technical concepts and effectively communicate them to a non-technical audience
- Assist in the development of training materials and presentations
- Manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
- Active DoD Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field
- 5 years of experience as a Technical Writer, preferably within the USMC or Department of Defense (DoD)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
- Proficiency in using documentation tools such as Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and content management systems
- Familiarity with software development processes and terminology
- Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
- Light to moderate lifting may be required
- Regular, predictable attendance is required; including quarter-driven hours as business demands dictate
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic)
- Ability to work in a confined area.
- Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, holidays, PTO and 401(k) plan with company match.
FirstDiv is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law.
