BuddoBot
Senior Technical Writer
BuddoBot, O Fallon, Illinois, United States, 62269
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Senior Technical Writer
Position Summary:
BuddoBot is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to provide support to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) - Enterprise Architecture (EA) and Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) division.
HUD's EA and IV&V Support Services are tasked with creating an integrated, unified, and comprehensive enterprise architecture program. This program includes associated management processes, such as architecture governance, communications, and toolset management. As part of maturing the EA Support Services, HUD follows the Architect, Invest, and Implement approach. This approach ensures mission performance within HUD's business areas by effectively and efficiently aligning the department's information technology (IT) resources with its strategic business objectives.
The EA Support Services team will blend strategic, planning, and engineering components to offer HUD OCIO a comprehensive perspective on the HUD IT portfolio. This view encompasses various aspects, including acquisition, project management, technology, and cybersecurity.
The Senior Technical Writer is responsible for creating, editing, and refining content related to reports, manuals, proposals, instructional materials, catalogs, technical publications, and software/hardware documentation. The ideal candidate should possess a high degree of creativity and autonomy. They will draw upon their EA experience and judgment to set and achieve goals. Additionally, the Senior Technical Writer will handle a diverse range of tasks.
Clearance Eligibility: Ability to obtain Public Trust Level 5
Salary: The salary offered will depend on education, certifications, length and relevance of work history, and professional experience.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Assist in the asset management of all enterprise network-managed equipmentConduct research on various subject mattersWrite and edit content for reports, manuals, proposals, instructional material, catalogs, technical publications, and software and hardware documentationGather technical data through independent observation, staff reviews, and studies of existing materials related to EACoordinate with technical artists and illustrators to create reports, articles, and publications for both internal and external distributionAcquire background information on EA technologies, methods, and standardsRevise text, suggesting changes in scope, format, and content to align with established standards.Demonstrate creativity and autonomyRely on experience and judgment in EA to set and achieve goalsWork under the general supervision of the Senior Project Manager or Program ManagerProvide leadership and direction to other team members
COMPETENCIES:Good communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to follow policies and proceduresAbility to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, as well as the ability to respond clearly to questions.Aptitude to address negative situations and positively resolve them.
Education and Certification Requirements:
Bachelors or master's degree in English, Creative Writing, Journalism, or similar discipline.
Background and Experience:
8+ years' experience. In place of the eight years of experience, the Senior Technical Writer may have a master's degree from an accredited academic institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in one or more of the following: English, Creative Writing, Journalism, or similar discipline, with a minimum of four years of experience working under a similar project.
Required Technical Skills:Proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Office applicationsExcellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skillsStrong organizational and planning abilitiesCollaborative team player who can adapt to client priorities and work independently.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:General office environment. Work is generally sedentary but may require movement about the office for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.Contractor site with 0-10% travel possiblePossible off-hours work to support releases and outagesOccasional movement of small articles up to 10lbsMust be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the timeContinually operates a computer and other office productivity machineryOccasionally required to move self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spacesContinually required to communicate information and ideas so others will understandContinually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Equal Employment Opportunity Veterans/Disabled
Position: Senior Technical Writer
Position Summary:
BuddoBot is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to provide support to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) - Enterprise Architecture (EA) and Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) division.
HUD's EA and IV&V Support Services are tasked with creating an integrated, unified, and comprehensive enterprise architecture program. This program includes associated management processes, such as architecture governance, communications, and toolset management. As part of maturing the EA Support Services, HUD follows the Architect, Invest, and Implement approach. This approach ensures mission performance within HUD's business areas by effectively and efficiently aligning the department's information technology (IT) resources with its strategic business objectives.
The EA Support Services team will blend strategic, planning, and engineering components to offer HUD OCIO a comprehensive perspective on the HUD IT portfolio. This view encompasses various aspects, including acquisition, project management, technology, and cybersecurity.
The Senior Technical Writer is responsible for creating, editing, and refining content related to reports, manuals, proposals, instructional materials, catalogs, technical publications, and software/hardware documentation. The ideal candidate should possess a high degree of creativity and autonomy. They will draw upon their EA experience and judgment to set and achieve goals. Additionally, the Senior Technical Writer will handle a diverse range of tasks.
Clearance Eligibility: Ability to obtain Public Trust Level 5
Salary: The salary offered will depend on education, certifications, length and relevance of work history, and professional experience.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Assist in the asset management of all enterprise network-managed equipmentConduct research on various subject mattersWrite and edit content for reports, manuals, proposals, instructional material, catalogs, technical publications, and software and hardware documentationGather technical data through independent observation, staff reviews, and studies of existing materials related to EACoordinate with technical artists and illustrators to create reports, articles, and publications for both internal and external distributionAcquire background information on EA technologies, methods, and standardsRevise text, suggesting changes in scope, format, and content to align with established standards.Demonstrate creativity and autonomyRely on experience and judgment in EA to set and achieve goalsWork under the general supervision of the Senior Project Manager or Program ManagerProvide leadership and direction to other team members
COMPETENCIES:Good communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to follow policies and proceduresAbility to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, as well as the ability to respond clearly to questions.Aptitude to address negative situations and positively resolve them.
Education and Certification Requirements:
Bachelors or master's degree in English, Creative Writing, Journalism, or similar discipline.
Background and Experience:
8+ years' experience. In place of the eight years of experience, the Senior Technical Writer may have a master's degree from an accredited academic institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in one or more of the following: English, Creative Writing, Journalism, or similar discipline, with a minimum of four years of experience working under a similar project.
Required Technical Skills:Proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Office applicationsExcellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skillsStrong organizational and planning abilitiesCollaborative team player who can adapt to client priorities and work independently.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:General office environment. Work is generally sedentary but may require movement about the office for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.Contractor site with 0-10% travel possiblePossible off-hours work to support releases and outagesOccasional movement of small articles up to 10lbsMust be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the timeContinually operates a computer and other office productivity machineryOccasionally required to move self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spacesContinually required to communicate information and ideas so others will understandContinually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Equal Employment Opportunity Veterans/Disabled