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Technical Writer

Employer
Distributed Solutions Inc.
Location
Reston, VA
Closing date
Jan 21, 2022
Job DescriptionDistributed Solutions, Inc. (DSI) is a fast-growing company, seeking a Technical Writer, with proven experience, for their Product Management Group responsible for working closely with DSI's Customer Engagement and Product Development project teams in a dynamic and changing environment. The Technical Writer will join a DevOps team and work collaboratively with developers, quality engineers, product managers, and usability experts to make our products easier to use.The selected candidate will be responsible for creating technical documentation, explaining complex information in a clear and concise manner. The candidate will have the ability to work independently and with business analysts and developers to ensure accuracy of document content. The ideal candidate will have experience writing Enterprise, System-level documentation including Administration Guides, Installation & Build Guides, Release Notes, and Online User Help. The ability to elicit and articulate application functionality and installation instructions concisely is also critical to success in this role.Job Requirements:Gather, analyze, translate, and compose technical information into clear, readable documentation to be used by technical and non-technical personnel. Documentation includes, but is not limited to:Post-delivery software procedure manuals (user guides, system administrator guides, release notes)Training materialsWeb-based HelpTechnical white papersImplement consistent and compliant document content, design, and layoutEdit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writersOrganize material and complete writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminologyMaintain glossary of terminology to be used in documentation, analyze documents to maintain continuity of style and content and manage timely updates and revisions to technical documentsCollaborate with other teams, customer representatives, executives or end users as need arises for development of technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publicationProvide recommendations on improvements in the validation process, including document templates and communication with other teamsMay perform other duties as assigned.Experience and SkillsRequired Experience:3-5 years working as technical/proposal writer developing and maintaining technical documentation, or equivalent experienceExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamDetail orientedAbility to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and imagesThorough understanding of English grammar and technical publishing best practicesAbility to prioritize assignments and deadlinesDeadline driven, especially with respect to internal/external customer delivery datesProficient in Microsoft Office applications.Desired Experience:Experience with, or knowledge of, Federal acquisition and procurement processExperience with Agile and SCRUM processesExperience collaborating with cross functional teams spanning development, marketing, and salesExperience creating and managing web based/multimedia contentExperience with MadCap Flare a plusExperience with Adobe suite, Visio, and other graphics tools a plus.Experience using Microsoft Project, Microsoft SharePoint, and/or web authoring toolsDSI is a leading provider of knowledge driven software solutions and subject matter consulting services addressing the needs of acquisition professionals. We offer a fun, casual, collaborative working environment for individuals interested in conquering technology barriers, learning by doing, and taking pride in developing superior software manufactured in the USA.Distributed Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

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