Documentation Specialist/Technical Writer
Leesburg, VA 
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Posted 3 days ago
Job Description

The Building People are seeking a qualified Documentation Specialist / Technical Writer to:

  • Determine the clearest and most logical way to present information for greatest reader comprehension.

  • Generate innovative ideas for content and workflow solutions.

  • Meet with subject-matter experts to ensure specialized topics are appropriately addressed.

  • Analyze information required for the development or update of policy, procedure and form documentation.

  • Review and/or copyedit content developed by other members of the team.

  • Take a product's documentation from concept to completion, ensuring that each document delivers the correct information in an easy-to-understand way

  • Producing high-quality documentation that is appropriate for its intended audience

  • Working with internal teams on product and documentation requirements

  • Writing easy-to-understand user interface text, online help and developer guides


Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

  • Proven working experience in technical writing of software documentation

  • Ability to deliver high quality documentation paying attention to detail

  • Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures

  • Excellent written skills in English

  • Preferred: Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) experience, such as Archibus, TRIRIGA, Nuvolo, ServiceNow WSD, Maximo, and/or FMSystems

Education:

  • Completed Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Additional Requirements:

  • Self-motivated and desire to always deliver with excellence.

  • Organized with the ability to multitask.

  • High attention to detail.

  • Clear communication skills.

  • Ability to operate independently.

  • Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

  • US Citizenship.

  • Ability to meet Federal & DoD Gov't security background checks, HSPD-12, Fingerprinting, plus agency-specific screening.

  • 2+ years successfully working from home or remote location, with minimal supervision.

  • Operate within a NIST 800-171 compliant security environment internally and able to support all client-required cyber security data and operational processes. Value and protect company, colleague, and customer data.

  • Operate within a home office environment that provides adequate workspace and high-speed internet connectivity.


*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

  • Medical & Rx
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance/AD&D
  • Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.


We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.


 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
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