Technical Writer

Rapid Cycle Solutions•Chantilly, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Rapid Cycle Solutions LLC (RCS) is an innovative small business providing IT and management consulting services to the U.S. Federal Government and commercial clients. We have unique strengths in complex, cross-organizational solution analysis, design, development, implementation, and change management supporting enterprise requirements. Our team of professionals has deep consulting backgrounds supporting the unique needs of our clients. Our team members have proven experience leading strategic initiatives within the civilian Government agencies. RCS is seeking a Technical Writer to join our multi-million dollar national intelligence program supporting the Cloud Investment Multi-Cloud Management (CIMM) team. As a contributor to the intelligence community’s first multi-cloud initiative, you will be at the epicenter of emergent cloud computing technologies establishing a foundation that will evolve to include all agencies within the IC. The Technical Writer gathers, analyzes, and composes technical information. Conducts research and ensures the use of proper technical terminology. Translates technical information into clear, readable documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel. Supports the development of all types of documents and reports by developing and updating graphics presentations to improve the quality and enhance the usability of these documents. This position requires the candidate to meet specific Security Clearance obligations to work onsite in Chantilly, VA.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph
U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Bachelor’s and nine (9) years or more experience; Master’s and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience
Will accept additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
Organizing and coordinating the activities for a small team of writers
Demonstrated experience using Confluence, SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be comfortable researching cloud technologies

Nice To Haves

Understanding of basic cloud technologies and terminology

Responsibilities

Composing technical documents including, Standard Operating procedures (SOPs), user's manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports
Editing functional descriptions, system specifications, user’s manuals, special reports, or any other customer deliverables and documents
Conducting research and ensuring the use of proper technical terminology
Organizing material and completing writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, conciseness, style, and terminology
Establishing the overall organizational layout and editorial standards of the submissions
Working with the PMO to develop a consistent, uniform style and language
Managing the schedule, assignments, and meetings associated with all narratives and submissions