Technical Writer

CACI•Sterling, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for producing, writing clear, concise, and accurate technical and programmatic documentation to include user manuals, guides, white papers, design specifications, manuals, on-line help, contract deliverables, procedures, plans, and proposals. Gathers information, interviews subject matter experts, and conducts other research in order to convey technical material in a concise and effective manner.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience
5+ years of related work experience
Strong writing, researching, and creating content
Ability to understand and explain complex technical
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and documentation tools (e.g., MadCap Flare, Adobe FrameMaker)
Familiarity with markup languages (e.g., HTML, XML)
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
TS/SCI w/Poly

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Program Manager, functional leads, subject matter experts, engineers, and developers to gather technical details
Conduct independent research on industry standards and product specifications
Create user manuals, instruction guides, FAQs, whitepapers, design specification, technical reports and the like
Organize and structure content being able to follow both customer templates and program needs
Develop templates and documentation frameworks to maintain consistency
Document management and version control using tools such as Confluence, SharePoint and other online tools
Adapt writing style and complexity based on the target audience
Ensure compliance and standards adherence
Work closely with product managers, developers, QA teams and support teams to align documentation with product updates