Technical Writer with Security Clearance

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Job description

Technical Writer We are seeking a skilled and experienced Technical Writer to join our team and work with various technical teams and program management to develop, write, and edit technical documents for large-scale government programs . As a Technical Writer , y ou will collaborate and work closely with our training team as well as our technical subject matter experts to plan , organize, research, write, edit, format, and produce complex technical , administrative and training documents (e.g., policies & procedures, directives, technical architectural design, reports, hardware and software documentation) for internal and external audiences, using a variety of content delivery tools . This position include s up to 25 % travel in and around the Maryland, Virginia, and DC area. Responsibilities: - Work with P ro gram M anager to escalate issues, review workload, and provide suggestions for continuous improvement to process or writing/editing tools or resources - Research highly technical subject matter, organize information from multiples sources, and write technical content that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers - P repare various documentation to effectively communicate complex and technical information to non-techn i cal and senior leader stakeholders - Manage and coordinate data calls to and from S ubject Matter E xpert s, internal contributors, or subcontractors - Review and edit technical information prepared by other team members for c ompliance, quality, accuracy, clarity, and content - Create and maintain the information architecture - Work with team V ideographer in the development of scripts and videos - Assist Training Developer in the development of written training aids Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Information Technology, T echnical W riting or related discipline or applicable work experience . - S ix years of experience in technical writing , preferably in the government sector . - Secret security clearance or eligible to obtain. - Superior communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite of applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Smart Sheets, and Visio) and other content delivery tools . - Expertise in assessing technical information and writing content suited to wide audience s. - Advanced knowledge in technical communication, including various reports, presentations and/or academic practices and standards. - Knowledge of the end-to-end documentation process, from intake to printed and electronic output and distribution. As a Technical Writer , you will play a critical role in the successful delivery of large-scale government program s . Your expertise in technical writing and your ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to various audiences will contribute to the achievement of program objectives . You will work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, interacting with various stakeholders to deliver high-quality results. If you are a motivated and skilled Technical Writer with a passion for technical writing in the government sector , we encourage you to apply. Join our team and be part of our mission to deliver successful programs that meet the needs of our government clients. Basic Qualifications: U.S. Citizenship Required Red River offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an exceptional work environment. You can review our benefit offerings here . If you are ready to join a growing company, please submit your resume and cover letter (optional). EOE M/F/DISABLED/Vet Red River is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, family medical history or genetic information, disability, past or present military service, or any other characteristics protected under the laws applicable in the locations where Red River operates. Red River will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Red River does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings or otherwise. Placement fees will not be paid to any recruiter unless Red River has an active agreement in place with the recruiter and such a request has been made by the Red River Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Red River Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System. Any unsolicited resumes or other data submitted to Red River in violation of this policy may be used by Red River without obligation to pay any fees of any kind to the recruiter.

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