Senior Technical Writer

Position Description: ELECT - Technical Writer 4(ELECT) seeking a highly skilled Technical Writer with proven experience in developing clear, concise, user-friendly documentation for complex technical products. Must be able to work a hybrid schedule. Local Candidates. The Virginia Department of Elections (ELECT) is seeking a highly skilled Technical Writer with proven experience in developing clear, concise, user-friendly documentation for complex technical products. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that complex technical information is communicated clearly and effectively to internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to develop documentation for a cloud-based software development project with the initial phase currently in progress. This engagement will require writing a style guide for a software development project. Applicants are required to submit a Technical writing sample with their application, preferably a style guide or similar product. Applications that do not include a writing sample will not be considered. Duties and Responsibilities · Translate complex concepts into clear, concise and accessible language for technical and non-technical audiences. · Manage multiple documentation projects and meet established deadlines. · Collaborate with developers, product managers, and subject matter experts to provide a written product for technical and non-technical audiences in support of an Agile development team, to include but not limited to user guides, API documents, and release notes. · Maintain strong version control and documentation review practices. · Ensure documentation complies with agency standards, accessibility requirements, and formatting guidelines. Skills Table: Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Communication, Computer Science, or a related field. Required 5 Years Minimum of 5 + years of experience in technical writing, preferably in a government or technology environment. Required 5 Years Expert in the use of MS Word, Google Docs, Confluence, or similar tools. Required 5 Years Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, SnagIT, or similar tools for visuals. Required 5 Years Experience with Git or other version control systems at the contributor or read only level and documentation platforms such as GitBook or similar. Required 5 Years Understanding of Scrum/Agile methodology. Required 5 Years Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and software architecture concepts. Required 5 Years Ability to read code snippets. Required 5 Years Excellent written and verbal communication skills, clarity and attention to detail in written products. Required 5 Years Experience creating, editing, and maintaining technical documentation including manuals, user guides, standard operating procedure, and etc. Required 5 Years Ability to interview subject matter experts (SMEs) and distill complex information. Required 5 Years Experience with government documentation and standards and accessibility compliance. Highly desired 5 Years Familiarity with diagramming tools (Lucidchart, Draw.io, etc.) highly desired. Highly desired 5 Years Basic knowledge of programming languages or IT systems.Highly desired 5 Years Experience with UX writing is highly desirable. Highly desired 5 Years Knowledge of programming languages, such as Markdown and HTML/CSS. Highly desired 5 Years Experience writing for software products. (SaaS, desktop, or mobile) Highly desired 5 Years What City and State is your candidate currently located? Does your candidate agree to work and interview on site as needed in Richmond VA? Do not submit your candidate if they were submitted to ELECT - Technical Writer 3 (788332) or ELECT (795854). They will not be considered. THE MANAGER HAS REQUESTE THAT ALL CANDIDATES PROVIDE A STYLE GUIDE WRITTEN FOR A TECHNICAL PROJECT AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION. DONT SUBMITT YOUR CANDIDATE UNLESS YOU ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE A WRITING SAMPLE. Job Type: Contract Pay: $25.00 - $34.00 per hour Work Location: Hybrid remote in Richmond, VA 23230