Technical WriterWe are seeking a skilled and experienced Technical Writer to join our team and work with various technical teams and program management to develop, write, and edit technical documents for large-scale government programs. As a Technical Writer, you will collaborate and work closely with our training team as well as our technical subject matter experts to plan, organize, research, write, edit, format, and produce complex technical, administrative and training documents (e.g., policies & procedures, directives, technical architectural design, reports, hardware and software documentation) for internal and external audiences, using a variety of content delivery tools. This position includes up to 25% travel in and around the Maryland, Virginia, and DC area.Responsibilities:
Work with Program Manager to escalate issues, review workload, and provide suggestions for continuous improvement to process or writing/editing tools or resources
Research highly technical subject matter, organize information from multiples sources, and write technical content that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers
Prepare various documentation to effectively communicate complex and technical information to non-technical and senior leader stakeholders
Manage and coordinate data calls to and from Subject Matter Experts, internal contributors, or subcontractors
Review and edit technical information prepared by other team members for compliance, quality, accuracy, clarity, and content
Create and maintain the information architecture
Work with team Videographer in the development of scripts and videos
Assist Training Developer in the development of written training aids
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Technical Writing or related discipline or applicable work experience.
Six years of experience in technical writing, preferably in the government sector.
Secret security clearance or eligible to obtain.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite of applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Smart Sheets, and Visio) and other content delivery tools.
Expertise in assessing technical information and writing content suited to wide audiences.
Advanced knowledge in technical communication, including various reports, presentations and/or academic practices and standards.
Knowledge of the end-to-end documentation process, from intake to printed and electronic output and distribution.
As a Technical Writer, you will play a critical role in the successful delivery of large-scale government programs. Your expertise in technical writing and your ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to various audiences will contribute to the achievement of program objectives. You will work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, interacting with various stakeholders to deliver high-quality results.If you are a motivated and skilled Technical Writer with a passion for technical writing in the government sector, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and be part of our mission to deliver successful programs that meet the needs of our government clients.Basic Qualifications:
U.S. Citizenship Required
Red River offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an exceptional work environment. If you are ready to join a growing company, please submit your resume and cover letter (optional).EOE M/F/DISABLED/VetRed River is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, family medical history or genetic information, disability, past or present military service, or any other characteristics protected under the laws applicable in the locations where Red River operates. Red River will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.Red River does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings or otherwise. Placement fees will not be paid to any recruiter unless Red River has an active agreement in place with the recruiter and such a request has been made by the Red River Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Red River Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System. Any unsolicited resumes or other data submitted to Red River in violation of this policy may be used by Red River without obligation to pay any fees of any kind to the recruiter.Don't see a job you want to apply for? Click ' Get Started ' below to send us your resume so we can reach out for future openings!Red River brings together the ideal combination of talent, partners and products to disrupt the status quo in technology and drive success for business and government. Red River serves organizations well beyond traditional technology integration, with more than 20 years experience in security, networking, analytics, collaboration, mobility and cloud solutions. Our operations, support, sales and technical teams all work together to create a positive impact on citizens, soldiers, consumers and employees. That’s what it means to Rock the Red. Are you ready?
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