Technical Writer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop, compose, and refine technical and program documentation, which includes Project Management Plans, Risk Management Plans, Change Management Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), onboarding materials, and monthly status reports.

• Work in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), engineers, and program personnel to collect technical data and create precise project documentation.

• Convert intricate technical concepts into straightforward, concise, and user-friendly documentation suitable for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Conduct editing and quality assurance evaluations to ensure clarity, accuracy, grammatical correctness, formatting, and consistency.

• Manage document version control while ensuring uniform formatting, structure, and style across all program deliverables.

• Generate PowerPoint presentations, charts, diagrams, and visual aids for technical documentation and program reporting.

• Oversee documentation repositories, including the organization of project deliverables within SharePoint or other document management systems.

• Assist with program reporting and PMO documentation necessities while ensuring coherent messaging and presentation throughout deliverables.

• Operate under the guidance of the Project Manager.

• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts, engineers, project managers, and program staff to support the IHS Health IT Modernization Program.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Technical Writing, or a related discipline.

• Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Successful completion of pre-employment screening, including a drug and breath alcohol test and Motor Vehicle Record check.

• Capability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

• 3–5 years of experience in Technical Writing.

• Proficiency in writing, editing, and formatting complex technical and program documentation.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams that include technical staff, program managers, and leadership.

• Competence in managing multiple tasks and deadlines within a fast-paced environment.

• Strong organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

• Capacity to handle sensitive or confidential information with appropriate discretion.

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting government contracts, statements of work, and program documentation.

• Ability to work effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams, including growth, operations, corporate staff, and designated technical experts.

• Adherence to style guides such as the Chicago Manual of Style, MLA, and AP Style.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Exceptional skills in proofreading and formatting.

• Competence in desktop publishing.

• Advanced grammar and editing capabilities.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Experience in supporting federal government contracts is preferred.

• Current Public Trust clearance is preferred.

• Intermediate knowledge of Visio is preferred but not required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work opportunities.

• Estimated onboarding process of approximately 90 days.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunity irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.