What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer position at Peak Performers?
Peak Performers has partnered with a Texas State Agency to assist in their search for an onsite Technical Writer in Austin, Tx . In this contract position, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining user and technical documentation and project process documentation that support agency initiatives.
Major duties
Applicants for employment with Peak Performers must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship for a visa now or in the future.
Peak Performers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Peak Performers does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
Major duties
- Develop and maintain user and technical documentation and project process documentation that support agency initiatives.
- Work to understand the user’s view of applications and/or technology and is able to put procedures in a logical sequence.
- Provide expertise on technical concepts of applications and /or user groups and structuring procedures in a logical sequence, due to a broad understanding of the applications.
- Write a variety of technical articles, reports, brochures, and/or manuals for documentation for a wide range of uses.
- Work with cross-functional teams and an outside vendor to technical documentation supporting the implementation and integration of third-party systems with custom applications and processes already in place.
- 8 years of experience working as a technical writer on technology projects to produce detailed documentation.
- 8 years of experience in business analysis, data analysis, or process improvement.
- Experience managing and assisting with the documenting of requirements for IT and business solutions that will meet program and user needs.
- Ability to translate complex data and business requirements into actionable insights and reports.
- Experience working complex projects throughout all development phases.
- 5 years of proficiency in SQL, Excel, and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- 4 years of experience in Agile development and backlogs preferred.
- 4 years of experience working in higher education, financial, or government systems.
- Rate: $59.00/hour
- W2 Contract
- Worksite Location: Austin, Tx
- Onsite
- 1 year contract
- Excellent medical health, dental & vision insurance at 60 days
- Our employees may choose to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan
- Qualified applicants with chronic medical conditions and/or disabilities receive priority placement
- We pay weekly through direct deposit
- In business since 1994 and thousands of job placements
Applicants for employment with Peak Performers must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship for a visa now or in the future.
Peak Performers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Peak Performers does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
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