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Workila is hiring: Technical Writer in Washington

Workila, Washington, DC, United States, 20022

The sheer scale of our capabilities and client engagements and the way we collaborate, operate and deliver value provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance. Choose Workila, and make delivering innovative work part of your extraordinary career.

Job Description

The technical writer is responsible for writing and editing technical documents for projects. This person must have excellent research skills, must be able to organize their ideas, and be able to translate technical terms into text that any reader may understand.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  1. Manage multiple assignments simultaneously, while working independently and with others.
  2. As an integral part of the cross-functional project team, the person must learn about its products by hands-on experience.
  3. Complete writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
  4. Confer with business representatives and technical team to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publication.
  5. Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
  6. Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence.
  7. Interview technical representatives and read requirements, technical specifications, product designs, and other materials to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
  8. Develop and maintain installation, configuration and technical how-to documentation.

Job Requirements:

  1. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a technical writing role.
  2. Advance computer skills especially Microsoft Office Tools and Microsoft Visio, Acrobat Pro.
  3. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  4. Must be flexible and have the ability to interact with all levels in the organization.
  5. Highly motivated individual able to grasp complex software and learn quickly.
  6. Must have demonstrated ability to work within tight deadlines.

*Special Skill set

  1. Business Objects
  2. MS Office 2010
  3. MS SharePoint 2010
  4. MS Visio 2010
  5. HP-ALM
  6. Web Services
  7. Technical documentation

Duration: 12+ Months

Interview format: 1st – Phone Screen, 2nd – In Person Interview or Skype

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