Technical Writer, Senior (Hybrid)
Job Description
Job Description
The following states / districts are excluded from this job ad : AK, CA, CO, CT, DC, HI, IL, LA, MA, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, ND, OR, PR, RI, VT, WA, WY
Location : Hybrid, meetings on site in DC as needed.
Do you excel at translating complex information into clear, concise documentation? We're seeking a Technical Writer to write and update policy, strategy, and governance documentation.
If you have a knack for clarity and a passion for detail, apply now!
Position Description : The Technical Writer, Senior writes, edits, and publishes technical, strategic, and policy federal program documents.
Minimum / General Experience : 8 years of experience as a Technical Writer
Minimum Education : Bachelors Degree in associated discipline
Essential Skills / Qualifications :
- Excellent experience writing / updating policy documentation
- Excellent experience writing / updating federal program strategy and governance materials
- Excellent experience writing / updating technical materials (e.g., user manuals, installation guides, training materials)
- Excellent experience using Microsoft (MS) Word
- Excellent proofreading and editorial skills
- Above average ability to translate technical information into clear, readable documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel
- Above average ability to gather information
- Above average experience developing procedural documentation
- Excellent attention to detail
- Moderate level in MS Excel
- Strong written communication skills
Security : Ability to obtain / maintain a Federal Civilian Public Trust
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident that has lived in the United States for at least 3 years
Federal Civilian Public Trust Consists of a review of up to but not limited to :
- Covers 5-10 year period and in some instances lifetime events
- OPM Security Investigations Index (SII)
- DOD Defense Central Investigations Index (DCII)
- National Agency Check (NAC) records
- FBI name check
- FBI fingerprint check
- Credit report check
- Written inquiries to previous employers and references listed on the application for employment
- Potential interviews with the subject, spouse, neighbors, supervisor, coworkers
- Law enforcement check
- Court records check
- Education check- Attendance and Degrees
Tasks / activities include, but are not limited to :
- Writes detailed procedure and policy documents based upon discussions with process owners and in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures
- Supports program strategy and governance documentation or any other customer deliverables and documents as needed
- Researches, prepares, and edits technical documents to support deliverables (e.g., functional descriptions, system specifications, user manuals, special reports)
- Supports strategic planning, governance, and policy team activities
- Works independently to ensure effective content management and a regular cadence of review and updating documents in the document management system
- Maintains documentation changes, as a result of business process changes, reorganization or system enhancements
- Develops agendas and meeting minutes
- Performs other duties as assigned
Oxley Enterprises®, Inc. is a certified service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB), economic disadvantaged woman-owned (EDWOSB), Small Business Administration Certified 8(a), and small disadvantaged business (SDB) that has 25 years of experience building and delivering quality IT systems and programs.
Oxley is ranked in the INC 5000 for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, and 2023. Oxley is a 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Department of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Award Winner.
Oxley is Virginia Values Veterans certified.
Oxley Enterprises®, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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