SD Solutions LLC is hiring: Technical Writer Intern in Luray

Corporate Overview

SD Solutions, LLC is a fast-growing small business, providing Cyber Security, Strategy & Governance, IT Modernization, Management Consulting, and Professional Services to the U.S. federal government. It is our mission to deliver enduring results to our clients using strong business acumen, technical solutions, and management services. Our core values include quality, timeliness, integrity, trusted relationships, and corporate citizenship.

Position Description

SD Solutions' is looking for a Technical Writer Intern which is a paid internship position works with the SD Solutions Knowledge Management team to create and revise technical documentation in support of SD Solutions IT activities and goals. The Intern experiences a real-world professional environment, including project planning, collaboration with subject matter experts, and use of online tools. It is a part-time, internship-type position with potential to grow into full-time employment in a technical or proposal writing role. We can work with the candidate's school for an official internship designation if requested. The position is remote.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, organize, write, and edit operational procedures and manuals.
• Research, develop and document technical design specifications and test scripts.
• Produce electronic documentation in addition to hard copy manuals.
• Maintain a comprehensive library of technical terminology and documentation.
• Analyze documents to maintain continuity of style of content.
• Manage updates and revisions to technical literature.
• Support proposal writing activities.

Requirements:

• Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher preferred.
• In 3rd or 4th year of a degree program.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Writing, or a related field.
• Focuses on technical writing with excellent writing and grammar skills.
• Strong experience in Microsoft Office Suite - especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience using word processing and other publishing tools.
• Familiarity with hyperlinks and basic tagging systems, such as HTML or XML.
• Well-honed writing skills and proficiency in punctuation and grammar.

Ideal candidate:

• Knowledge of AI tools like Chat GPT, Grammarly, Trello, Internet Archive, etc
• Is detail-oriented and inquisitive.
• Has good interpersonal skills.
• Enjoys learning new tools and software.
• Grasps the goals of each project and has the confidence to ask clarifying questions.
• Can adapt to and write in our voice and tone aligned with our culture.
• Meets deadlines.
• Participates actively in team meetings, offering solutions, ideas, and suggestions.
• Enjoys taking on new tasks.

Employment Type

• Job Type: Part-time, W2, Non-Exempt, Hourly
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Location: Flexible; telework possible
• Not eligible for paid benefits
• Travel will not be required

SD Solutions Culture

We are a company who puts people first. Our focus is on building the right team to provide exceptional services to our customers and to grow with our organization. We offer a competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package. We believe in corporate citizenship and provide several levels of support to students, schools, teachers, and other organizations in our local community. If you are looking for a new opportunity to make a difference and build your career in a positive way, please join us. We're waiting for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SD Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination.

Whenever possible, SD Solutions makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by law.

Candidate Referral Fee Program

SD Solutions wants to reward you for helping us identify qualified, talented professionals to join our team. Send us your friends and professional connections and we'll reward you with a cash bonus!

To submit a qualified referral, please visit our website. You'll need to send the candidate's contact information and/or resume to SD Solutions and include "Candidate Referral" in the subject line. Your referral must be an active candidate interested in new opportunities. You must include the candidate's full name and contact information (i.e., email address and phone number).

Please see https://www.sdsolutionsllc.com/careers/#referral for more details of the Candidate Referral Fee Program.