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Journeyman Technical Writer This position is contingent upon contract funding Purpose: Valkyrie Enterprises has need for a Journeyman Technical Writer who will provide essential technical writing support for operations out of JBSA Lackland AFB in Texas. Job Description: Provide day-to-day support in documenting / writing technical materials, equipment manuals, appendices, operating manuals and internal network layouts. Provides support and assistance with a variety of day-to-day tasks to support the IT team and staff with documentation. Duties and Responsibilities : Ability to take existing and potential content and improve it Write documentation for internal teams such as developers and programmers Prepare instruction manuals Create product manuals with screenshots and tutorials Have technical accuracy in writing user documentation Create software documentation after a thorough collaboration with subject matter experts and technical staff Convert complex documentation to easy language for multiple audiences Communicate complex ideas in a concise manner Disseminate technical information in easy-to-understand language for a non-technical audience Qualifications Must have a minimum of 6 years' experience in technical writing Understand and explain complex technical concepts Strong research and analytical skills Excellent technical writing skills Excellent verbal communication skills Good working knowledge of MS Office or Google Docs Ability to undertake multiple projects and deliver on tight deadlines Desired Requirements: Microsoft fluent Adobe fluent Detail-oriented Security Requirements: Must qualify and be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. Travel Requirements: Occasional travel- less than 10% If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id ) Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods. Required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie's commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics. Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). Pay Range: $20 - $30 per hour