Senior Technical Writer

New Light Technologies, Inc.
Washington, DC, US
$68K-$107K a year
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Writer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating and maintaining technical documentation for our products and services.

Responsibilities :

  • Write and edit technical and end-user documents, including procedures, processes, functional descriptions, release documents, system specifications, reports, manuals, training, presentations, end-user communication messages and other program deliverables such as editing policy directives, strategic plans, and standard operating procedures
  • Track the development and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and semiannual documents and reports;
  • Perform technical edits and support quality reviews.
  • Develop quality standards, graphics, format, and style for internal and external IT documents.
  • Create customer service content, user guides, in-depth documentation on product features, FAQ reference materials
  • Contribute to the organization's messaging strategy, crafting content guides for new products and features
  • Understand new features, learn how they work, and document them in crisp, easy-to-follow language
  • Improve existing documentation based on customer feedback.
  • Interview subject matter experts and analyze complex information to understand the details of the platforms and technical information to be conveyed.
  • Learn complex concepts and communicate information easily and clearly to internal employees and the end user community.
  • Use visual models and tools to communicate workflows, communications, relations, and system operations.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Must be detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Education :

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Qualifications :

  • 5+ years of experience as a Technical Writer
  • 5+ years of experience with documentation tools Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent written communication and grammatical skills. Strong attention to detail is critical.
  • Highly skilled in MS Suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio) to conduct all job responsibilities.
  • 3+ Years of hands-on experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro. Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint.
  • Demonstrable ability to grasp technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures
  • 3+ Years of experience using content publishing tools to write, format, manage, and publish technical content on the web
  • Demonstrable experience in technical communication or instructional design

If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for translating complex technical concepts into user-friendly documentation, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $68,000 - $107,000 per year

Benefits :

  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Experience level :
  • 6 years
  • 6 years

Schedule :

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Application Question(s) :

Do you have hands-on experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro?

Experience :

Technical writing : 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

Washington, DC 20004 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : Onsite Washington, DC 20004

30+ days ago
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