Technical Writer - Union, NJ

Summary

We are seeking a mid level Technical Writer that will be responsible for planning, writing, editing, and verifying high-quality technical documents. Takes ownership of assignments by working with software developers and project teams to document project deliverables from RFP to final acceptance. Ensures compliance with all contract and corporate requirements and standards. Liaises with project teams in other parts of the company. Collaborates with other personnel (e.g., programmers, engineers, other subject matter experts associated with documentation projects, as required).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Translates business needs and requirements into clearly defined and documented detailed, high-quality functional design and system specifications and documentation
• Writes, rewrites, and verifies high-quality technical documents (e.g., system design documents, project management-related plans, user guides / manuals, and training materials) ensuring compliance with all contract requirements and corporate quality standards
• Demonstrates excellent grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation skills
• Demonstrates proper formatting, proofreading, and editing skills
• Creates new technical documentation and updates existing documentation
• Examines documents to verify completeness and accuracy of data and makes changes as needed
• Interviews SMEs and conducts necessary research to write and compile technically accurate content
• Works with SMEs to resolve discrepancies and compile required changes to documents
• Provides documentation project scheduling and cost estimates
• Tracks and reports progress of projects from inception through production
• Other duties may be assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities; however, one may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead).

Required Skills

Experience and Education

5+ years of professional experience in technical writing. Experience as a Technical Writer is strongly desired. Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university, or equivalent job-related experience.

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