Technical Writer

Employment Type:
Part-Time

Schedule
: Flexible Schedule

Location:
Onsite Rosslyn, VA

Employment Status:
Must be a US Citizen

Education:
BA/BS or higher preferred

Security Clearance:
Active DoD Secret or higher

Language Requirement:
Must be very fluent in written and spoken English

Industry:
Federal Government Contracting

Trewon is seeking an Technical Writer/Researcher to support our Federal Government client. The Technical Writer/Researcher creates, designs, maintains, and edits various publications, which may include, but are not limited to technical documents, reports, guides, training products, and reference materials. The Technical Writer/Researcher ensures adherence to standards, formats, and overall document usability. Specific processes may vary depending upon the directorate and/or office assigned, with activities, workflows, and systems/tools governed by SOPs that typically evolve over time. The Technical Writer/Researcher is also responsible for maintaining, controlling, and auditing relevant documentation under the direction of the Division leadership.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Compose, design, and edit documentation based on input from stakeholders and subject matter experts, including memos, technical documents, standard operating procedures (SOPs), statements of work, and training documents.
• Conduct research on pertinent topics, then translate that information into artifacts geared toward general audiences.
• Collaborate with analysts to conduct organizational analyses, propose new processes, procedures, and tools, and prepare job aids and manuals to assist programs to operate more efficiently and effectively.
• Maintain central document control for the office and maintain an accurate and current library of technical resources and documentation.
• Generate reports based on tracked data to determine outcomes and effectiveness following completion of tasks, such as training courses.

Other Skills

• Must demonstrate excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills to write and review technical documents.
• Must demonstrate thorough knowledge of the use of Microsoft applications.
• Must be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills to interface with Department of State personnel and other government agencies at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of office policies, practices, and procedures.
• Experience working with databases and other financial systems.
• Knowledge of basic accounting skills is a plus.
• Experience with government procurement processes, such as acquisition policy and procedures, is preferred but not required.

Qualifications
The requirements listed above and below are the knowledge, skills, experience, and abilities required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in technical writing.

Education Required

• BS/BA or higher

Work Environment:
On-site in Rosslyn, VA

Work Authorization/Clearance:
Clearance required: Secret or higher