On Site Technical Writer - Union, NJ

Pay Range: $45 - $50 hourly

Location: Union, NJ

Summary: We are seeking a mid level Technical Writer that will be responsible for planning, writing, editing, and verifying high-quality technical documents. Takes ownership of assignments by working with software developers and project teams to document project deliverables from RFP to final acceptance. Ensures compliance with all contract and corporate requirements and standards. Liaises with project teams in other parts of the company. Collaborates with other personnel (e.g., programmers, engineers, other subject matter experts [SMEs] associated with documentation projects, as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Translates business needs and requirements into clearly defined and documented detailed, high-quality functional design and system specifications and documentation
• Writes, rewrites, and verifies high-quality technical documents (e.g., system design documents, project management-related plans, user guides/manuals, and training materials) ensuring compliance with all contract requirements and corporate quality standards
• Demonstrates excellent grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation skills
• Demonstrates proper formatting, proofreading, and editing skills
• Creates new technical documentation and updates existing documentation
• Examines documents to verify completeness and accuracy of data and makes changes as needed
• Interviews SMEs and conducts necessary research to write and compile technically accurate content
• Works with SMEs to resolve discrepancies and compile required changes to documents
• Provides documentation project scheduling and cost estimates
• Provides documentation project management as assigned
• Tracks and reports progress of projects from inception through production
• Other duties may be assigned

Required Skills:

• Advanced experience and skills using Microsoft Word
• Experience authoring a variety of document types, including system design documents, project management-related plans, user guides/manuals, and training materials
• Connects with SMEs and proactively works to become familiar with client’s software and methodologies
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to work with a variety of stakeholders
• Capable of creating original content using available resources, including Request for Proposals, Requirements Traceability Matrix, Business Rules, and Proposals
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and appropriately prioritize workload to meet client deadlines
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Attention to detail
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Word (including creating, editing, deleting styles; track changes; and maintaining proper version control), Excel, and PowerPoint
• Good understanding of the Agile software development life cycle
• Completes special projects and provides proposal support as assigned

Experience and Education: 3-5 years of professional experience in technical writing. Experience as a Technical Writer is strongly desired. Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university, or equivalent job-related experience.

Supervision: Reports to Documentation Manager.

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