Technical Writer - Kforce Inc.
Laurel, MD 20707
About the Job
- Technical Writer will create documentation, including standard operating procedures, quick reference guides, user guides, training manuals, brochures, after-action reports, and instructional videos
- Determines the clearest and most logical way to present information and/or instructions for greatest reader comprehension and writes and edits technical documentation accordingly
- Proofread prepared documents to ensure adherence to grammatical and formatting standards
- Elicits documentation from IT departments to be stored in IT Technical Documentation Repository, formats and uploads documentation to the IT Technical Documentation Repository and Comprehensive Repository
- Media content and textual information for videos will be elicited from the video requestor, formatted and developed in alignment with the requestor's needs, compliant with accessibility and quality standards, and saved to Microsoft Stream
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communication, Information Technology, or related field
- Six (6) years of senior level experience; 10 years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor's degree; Minimum of 6 years of experience in a technical writing position; Specialized experience AP style guide experience (Preferred); SOW and RFP development experience (Preferred)
- Proficient in documentation tools and version control
- Understanding of software and project development processes
- Capable of clear and concise writing tailored to various audiences, with strong editing and familiarity with style guides
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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