Technical Writer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Atlanta, GA

8d•$55,200 - $126,000•Remote

About The Position

The Opportunity: Are you interested in using your technical expertise and people skills to assist the client in their mission to establish a modernized data and technology presence? Our team is looking for a technical writer who can work alongside our technical subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop clear and helpful technical documentation that both our team and our customers can use in their efforts to support the client's data modernization goals. As a technical writer on our team, you will be responsible for collaborating with data scientists, developers, and others to shepherd technical documentation from conception to publication. The type of documentation you will be working on will cover a variety of topics from Cloud platform services, as well as On-premises, to data platform procedural guidelines. We need someone who can help our team members translate complex subjects and processes into accessible and well-structured guidance material. You must be able to use your writing skills to assist readers in making connections between granular concepts and big picture ideas. Outside of just writing, we are looking for an excellent communicator with the ability to facilitate discussions between SMEs and leadership. This is vital to ensuring that the documentation we produce for both our clients and team members is meaningful and professional. You should also be capable of effectively coordinating with SMEs on numerous teams on any concerns or questions you have as they relate to deadlines and documentation.

Requirements

3+ years of experience with technical writing
3+ years of experience with Microsoft Word including Styling, Formatting, Layout, and Accessibility Checks
Experience working with technical SMEs and leadership to discuss topics and issues related to technical documentation
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite tools such as PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, and Visio
Ability to review, edit, and write large quantities of technical documentation within a reasonable timeframe
Ability to communicate professionally and in a timely manner with team members and clients
Ability to conduct independent research as necessary to search for client solutions
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
Bachelor’s degree

Nice To Haves

Experience with writing technical training documentation related to subscription-based application services such as Cloud services
Experience with granting and maintaining appropriate SharePoint permissions
Knowledge of 508 accessibility standards
Knowledge of Azure based services including Azure, AWS, and Databricks
Knowledge of Power BI dashboards and how they function
Possession of excellent attention to detail and willingness to triple check for errors

Responsibilities

Collaborating with data scientists, developers, and others to shepherd technical documentation from conception to publication.
Translating complex subjects and processes into accessible and well-structured guidance material.
Assisting readers in making connections between granular concepts and big picture ideas.
Facilitating discussions between SMEs and leadership.
Coordinating with SMEs on numerous teams on any concerns or questions you have as they relate to deadlines and documentation.