A client of ours in San Antonio, Texas is looking for a Technical Writer for a 12-18 month contract opportunity. Qualified candidates will have the following qualifications:

Top 3 Skills:

• Technical documentation (including formal procedures, training documentation, software or hardware user manuals)- 5 years
• Previous IT knowledge – 3 years
• Project Management (preferably in IT space)- 1 year

Top 3 Technology Tools:

• MS Office Suite (Word/Outlook/Excel/PowerPoint)
• Adobe Professional
• MS SharePoint

Daily Responsiblities:

• Attend all Problem Management Debriefs and Tiger Teams
• Document in detail the Debrief /Tiger Team discussion, action items, and attendees; if needed ask for clarification during the discussion
• Review all Action Items with meeting participants prior to meeting end
• Prepare formal Debrief / Tiger Team Summary document and collaborate with Problem Managers
• Attend and document in detail the weekly MI Review Meeting discussion, action items, and any updates given by leadership
• Document and maintain Problem Management Procedures as needed in SharePoint and Wiki sites
• Assist with organization of the Problem Management Public and Team file shares
• Attend and document meeting discussion from staff meetings including SME”s/ process discussion from internal departments

Looking for Tech Writer position in the Problem Management space. This would be a role to capture and document items from Major Incident Debriefs and Tiger Team discussions.

The Grant Writer is responsible for researching, identifying, developing, preparing and responding to proposals and grant applications to support proposed, current, and ongoing projects. Additionally this individual will maintain a tracking database to ensure application deadlines are met and tasks remain on target.

Duties and responsibilities

• Creates proposals and gather supporting documentation in response to solicitations.
• Generates revenues for programs and services through timely submission of well-researched and written grant/fund-raising proposals.
• Compiles reports to government, corporate, foundations and other founders as required.
• Complies with grant reporting requirements while maintaining current records databases including tracking.
• Maintains and implements funding calendar activities.
• Identifies funding opportunities and new program areas to match Foundation priorities
• Communicates with program officers at organizations to solicit invitations to submit proposals in addition to relevant agencies, and personnel internally and externally.
• Special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Administration, Business, Finance, Marketing, Statistics or other related field.
• Minimum of five years’ experience with grant writing in a not-for-profit organization/ foundation setting.
• Strong written communication skills with ability to write clear, articulate and persuasive proposals.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of fundraising information sources.
• Able to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Sr Technical Writer writes technical publications content as directed. 2. Conduct reviews and analyze technical documents to gain a thorough understanding of how complex systems operate and how they are to be integrated into technical manuals to provide the end user with the level of text and graphics to support the efficient return to service of the aircraft system. 3. Consult with internal, external customers and Engineering to create/revise technical manuals to support the department/corporate operating priorities. 4. Provide input to management on new processes or technology for integration into the technical publications business model. 5. Assist in developing solutions for overcoming the technology/technical issues introduced by outside suppliers for incorporation into existing manuals. 6. Work with management, other departments, and team members in the development of specific project data. 7. Provide liaison with Completion Center, Technical Operations, Production and/or Completion Engineering, Service Center to obtain the necessary approval for technical information prior to its release to customers. 8. Participate with publications team to ensure all internal department workflows and business processes are followed for issues relating to producing and delivering technical publications and associated Computerized Maintenance Program (CMP) data. 9. Work with internal/external customers in the development of specific project requirements of source data to ensure a seamless incorporation of new data in the publications environment. Perform other duties as assigned.

At least three (3) years of Standard Graphic Markup Language (SGML) or SGML-related software applications.
 Strong technical writing and communication skills are required. 3. Ability to read and interpret blueprint and Engineering Orders. 4. Must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft tools, test equipment, vendor coding, parts nomenclature, maintenance procedures, and of aircraft equipment and maintenance.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor”s Degree or equivalent experience in the authoring of technical publications required. Four (4) years Technical Publications writing experience. Three (3) years of Standard Graphic Markup Language (SGML) or SGML-related software applications experience required.

Overview

As a User Experience writer, you”re an advocate for Google design, working to shape product experiences by creating useful, meaningful text that helps users (both consumers and merchants) complete the task at hand. You help set the vision for content and drive cohesive product narratives across multiple platforms and touchpoints. As a stellar writer, you have a portfolio demonstrating content that simplifies and beautifies the overall user experience. You work with a variety of UX-related roles, including content strategists, researchers, product managers, engineers, and marketing specialists. You strive to establish cohesive language and a unified voice across products and platforms, and regularly use empathy, logic, and hard data to inform content choices.

Top Daily Responsibilities:

1. Write clear, concise user-interface text for consumer Travel products and merchant experiences.

2. Define tone of voice for merchant-facing tools; audit existing content to ensure a fit.

3. Collaborate with designers, researchers, prototypers, product managers, and engineers to define requirements. Manage projects and stakeholders.

Additional Responsibilities

* Ensure tactical execution to drive cohesive product narratives across all digital touchpoints within the product.

* Help coordinate translations, improve writing tools and processes, format documents, and generally lend a hand as needed to produce world-class software and hardware products.

Required Qualifications/Skills

* Education: Bachelor”s degree in English, Communications, or related field (e.g. Human Computer Interaction).

* Professional experience: 5+ years experience in writing and designing product experiences as part of a UX team developing software and/or at a digital agency.

* Portfolio of demonstrated product and writing work.

* Strong verbal and written communication skills, including developing presentations and deliverables.

* Proven ability to drive design thinking through working closely with UX and product teams.

Nice to have skills

* Advertiser product/B2B experience

* Familiarity and experience working in the Ads space

Opportunity

Our client is looking for a Technical Writer to join their team in Troy, MI. The ideal candidate will be responsible for composing clear and coherent technical information for the purpose of internal documentation and education and for communication and presentations to both internal and external customers in order to contribute to the overall success of the team. Part-time is available, but will still be required to work 8 hour days.

Responsibilities

• Create technical documents as directed using best practices for technical writing
• Maintain and update Best Practices Manual and other documents
• Plan, develop, organize, write and edit operational procedures, manuals and tutorials
• Research and build knowledge about client”s products, services or technology to be documented
• Maintain a comprehensive library of technical terminology and documentation
• Analyze documents to maintain continuity of style of content
• Manage updates and revisions to technical literature
• Collaborates with translators as necessary to convert writing into other languages

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Writing, English, or Communications or equivalent work experience

• Experience working with Engineers and Engineering processes preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Able to write in explanatory and procedural styles for multiple audiences
• Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment

Benefits

• $30K-$45K per year ($15-$22 per hour), commensurate with experience
• Contract position with the potential for extension or direct hire
• Full suite of benefits offered (medical, dental, life, etc.)

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Job Description:

Seeking a Technical Writer with more than 5 years professional experience.

Responsibilities:

• Gather and research information for use in technical documentation.

Assist in layout work.
• Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions.

Requirements:

Bachelor”s Degree or equivalent unless otherwise specified.

Opportunity

Our client is looking for a Technical Writer to join their team in Troy, MI. The ideal candidate will be responsible for composing clear and coherent technical information for the purpose of internal documentation and education and for communication and presentations to both internal and external customers in order to contribute to the overall success of the team. This is a part-time opportunity, but the selected candidate will still be required to work 8 hour days. 

Responsibilities

• Create technical documents as directed using best practices for technical writing
• Maintain and update Best Practices Manual and other documents
• Plan, develop, organize, write and edit operational procedures, manuals and tutorials
• Research and build knowledge about client”s products, services or technology to be documented
• Maintain a comprehensive library of technical terminology and documentation
• Analyze documents to maintain continuity of style of content
• Manage updates and revisions to technical literature
• Collaborates with translators as necessary to convert writing into other languages

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Writing, English, or Communications or equivalent work experience

• Experience working with Engineers and Engineering processes preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Able to write in explanatory and procedural styles for multiple audiences
• Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment

Benefits

• $30K-$45K per year ($15-$22 per hour), commensurate with experience
• Contract position with the potential for extension or direct hire
• Full suite of benefits offered (medical, dental, life, etc.)

Apply

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume.

Job title: Technical Writer

Location: Westborough, MA

Duration: 6 Months

Role Summary : The Technical Writer creates product and service documentation for end users and service engineers. Works independently on components of a documentation project as well as contributes to the team on varied documentation projects. Creates and manages assignments to meet project schedules and is able to estimate scope, anticipate risk, and provide clear mitigation plans. Delivers content that meets quality and customer requirements.

Responsibilities :

• Drafts and manages documentation requirements
• Makes decisions about the best content management system to use for specific products
• Reviews, edits and tests documentation
• Provides solutions to documentation defects
• Assists in the development and implementation of the user documentation strategy
• Manages work plans through the entire software development process
• Skilled in breaking down and mapping software and/or service processes through collaborating with Subject Matter Experts and leveraging existing information
• Utilizes information design principles to better convey information to the audience
• Demonstrates proficiency with various authoring tools and documentation control processes
• Collaborates with other technical writers and other cross functional team members within the business to drive outcomes
• Understands Agile software development methodology and processes
• Adheres to Client Healthcare technical publications standards

Qualifications:
1. Bachelor”s Degree in English or related field such as Communications, Journalism, etc. or a Bachelor”s Degree in a non-related field with 4 years of experience in technical communication or journalism or a high school diploma with 8 years of work experience in technical writing
2. Minimum of 2 years of experience writing and editing technical publications and or software documentation
3. Possesses excellent writing skills, namely a command of grammar, and the conventions and best practices of writing an array of technical documents
4. Demonstrated knowledge of various content management systems
5. Demonstrated proficiency in one or more of the following: Microsoft Office, Adobe Framemaker, Adobe Acrobat, RoboHelp or WebWorks Publisher software
6. Proven ability to work independently and in teams

Characteristics :

1. Ability to grasp complex technical concepts and translate into clear and easy to understand documentation and manuals
2. Experience working with global product development team members
3. Experience with user interface design and usability testing
4. Experience delivering software documentation projects
5. Experience in an Agile software environment
6. Experience writing documentation for products or procedures in a regulated industry
7. Experience writing technical documentation and service manuals for medical products