Technical Writer

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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 on 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• BS/BA or higher

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment: On-site in Rosslyn, VA

Work Authorization/Clearance: Clearance required:
Secret or higher