Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking a Junior Technical Writer who will be responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation. Writes and edits technical documentation for all of the project’s hardware and software to include installation, configuration and how-to documentation. Creates code documentation for software; produces implementation guides and end-user guides for capabilities; provides field, data definition, and data flow documentation and formats technical publications from pamphlets, technical drawings, and consultations with technical personnel and other available resources.
Requirements:
- Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications
- Understand basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents
- Gather technical information, prepares written text
- Maintain a current internal documentation library
- Use multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio etc.
- Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications
- Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials
- Work on all phases of documentation
- Understand basic concepts and write technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity
- Prepare reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences
- Coordinate layout and design of documents
Qualifications:
- Two (2) years experience as a TW in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Associate’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Two (2) years of additional TW experience may be substituted for an Associate’s degree.
- An active security clearance with polygraph.
Skills Required
- Two (2) years experience as a Technical Writer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
- Associate's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university OR two (2) years of additional TW experience may be substituted
- Active security clearance with polygraph
- Experience preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides, manuals, and technical publications
- Ability to gather technical information and prepare written technical text
- Experience using MS Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and similar word processing/presentation tools
- Experience maintaining an internal documentation library
- Experience producing code documentation, implementation guides, end-user guides, and training materials
- Ability to prepare reports, responses, and briefings for a wide range of audiences
- Ability to coordinate layout and design of documents and work with developers
What We Do
FTSG was founded with the idea of building a company in which IT professionals have the 'Freedom' to be creative and innovative. Our technical teams focus on using the right technology to create flexible, long-lasting solutions for our clients. Looking for a position in the technology industry? FTSG is a government contractor in the D.C./Baltimore area recruiting IT professionals for various positions! Visit our website to learn more.
