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Chenega Corporation

Technical Writer Job at Chenega Corporation in Washington

Chenega Corporation, Washington, DC, United States, 20080


**Summary**


Come join a company that strives for _Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance_ ! **Eagle One Solutions, Inc.,** a **Chenega Professional Services** company, is looking for a **Technical Writer** to support a large federal IT organization. The employee will coordinate, edit, and review customer project documentation for publication and distribution; ensure layout and visual content are consistent with the subject matter; document customer tools, user manuals, applications, and online sites; and document business processes throughout the lifecycle. This is a highly visible position and will require a self-motivated, well-versed, and knowledgeable candidate to support the organization.


Our company offers employees the opportunity to join a team where there is a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, quality leadership, an atmosphere of teamwork, recognition for performance, and promotion opportunities. We actively strive to channel our highly engaged employees knowledge, critical thinking, innovative solutions for our clients.


**Responsibilities**


+ Collaborate with customer representatives and other stakeholders to define technical specifications and determine the subject matter for publication.


+ Organize and complete writing assignments according to established standards for clarity, order, conciseness, style, and terminology.


+ Develop and maintain online-help documentation, ensuring it is user-friendly, up-to-date, and is Section 508 compliant.


+ Develop standard operation procedures (SOPs) and user guides to support process improvement efforts, and application roll outs.


+ Assist Business Relationship Managers (BRMs) and Project Managers (PMs) in translating requirements into functional and non-functional requirements, ensuring clear and actionable project deliverables that align with business objectives.


+ Work with Project Managers (PMs) and other support staff to draft memos for agency-wide and department-wide formal communication, ensuring clear and consistent messaging across the organization.


+ Edit, standardize, and make necessary changes to materials prepared by other writers or team members.


+ Review published materials and recommend revisions regarding scope, format, content, and methods of online posting and or reproduction and binding.


+ Maintain comprehensive records and files of work and revisions for future reference.


+ Select and arrange photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to effectively illustrate documentation.


+ Assist in positioning materials for publication, ensuring an engaging and professional presentation.


+ Document processes, workflows, and system configurations to enhance transparency, maintainability, and ease of use.


+ Facilitate communication and issue resolution between customer, relevant stakeholders, and technical staff, ensuring alignment and understanding.


+ Analyze industry developments to identify the need for revisions in existing materials and the creation of new documentation.


+ Communicate relevant updates and notifications to appropriate business users and develop reports and presentations summarizing findings, recommendations, and project progress.


**Qualifications**


+ 5 years of experience in requirements development.


+ 3 years of business analyst experience (federal experience preferred)


+ Bachelors degree


+ Demonstrated experience in developing documentation that meets Government standards and is prepared in final format for official approval.


+ Excellent written and verbal communication with a commitment to high-quality output


+ Experience with management information systems (e.g., financial, accounting, budget, purchasing, etc.).


+ Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.


_Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:_


+ Ability to communicate and work effectively with people who have diverse ideas, perspectives, and values.


+ Ability to gain respect quickly, building trust and credibility.


+ Ability to actively listen and respond to client and colleague ideas, suggestions, and concerns.


+ Ability to take the initiative as problems or opportunities arise; being action oriented, willing to take risks.?


+ Comprehensive understanding of modern technologies and technical communications.


+ Ability to think of creative ideas and innovative actions, focusing on streamlining and efficiencies.


+ Ability to present ideas and facts clearly and effectively in writing and verbally.


+ Ability to develop presentations appropriate to the needs of the intended audience.


+ Highly organized, with the ability to work efficiently and effectively with others.


+ Self-motivated and proactive.


+ Close attention to detail and accuracy of your work.


+ Ability to read and conceptualize diagrams, specifications, mockups, and product samples to accurately integrate and detail technology, operating procedures, and production sequences.


+ Computer skills to include but not limited to, skills in operating Microsoft Office software, with emphasis on Word, OneDrive, SharePoint, Excel, Power Point, and Visio.


+ Section 508 compliance and the creation of 508 compliant documents.


+ Ability to manage large, complex spreadsheets and database tools.


_Final salary determination based on skill-set, qualifications, and approved funding._


Many of our jobs come with great benefits Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and may include the following:


**Paid Time Off**


PTO / Vacation 5.67 hours accrued per pay period / 136 hours accrued annually


Paid Holidays - 11


California residents receive an additional 24 hours of sick leave a year


**Health & Wellness**


Medical


Dental


Vision


Prescription


Employee Assistance Program


Short- & Long-Term Disability


Life and AD&D Insurance


**Spending Account**


Flexible Spending Account


Health Savings Account


Health Reimbursement Account


Dependent Care Spending Account


Commuter Benefits


**Retirement**


401k / 401a


**Voluntary Benefits**


Hospital Indemnity


Critical Illness


Accident Insurance


Pet Insurance


Legal Insurance


ID Theft Protection


**Estimated Salary/Wage**


USD $110,000.00/Yr. Up to USD $130,000.00/Yr.


Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE.


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Native preference under PL 93-638.


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