Technical Writer I

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Write, rewrite, and/or edit technical documents, such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications, to clearly and effectively communicate technical requirements and instructions to a wide range of audiences.
• Acquire subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing the performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals.
• Oversee the preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts.
• Conduct quality review of materials.
• Translate complex data into user-friendly text for print and electronic publications, such as technical journals, user and training manuals, government proposals, websites, and podcasts.
• Gather information through research, statistical reports, and interviews with technical staff.
• Develop cataloging systems and maintain records, files, electronic media, and archives of information for publications.
• Assist in preparing material for technical seminars and business forums.
• May be called upon to assist in technical or business presentations at meetings as needed for business or customer requirements.
• Select or recommend the use of layouts, graphics, drawings, tables, exhibits, illustrations, charts, or storyboards to amplify or clarify publication objectives.

Requirements

• Career-level understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts.
• Able to provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems with general direction.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 1 - 5 years of experience