Senior Technical Writer

About the position

Visionist has an exciting new, fully FUNDED opportunity for a Senior Technical Writer on our largest PRIME contract. Our team of Analysts and Engineers is motivated by the direct impact on the mission, crafting specialized tools for enhanced efficiency and quick iterations for our operations user base. Seeing your tools in real-time action brings immediate gratification. This premier program encompasses traditional software services including Systems Design and Engineering, Database Administration, Data Science and Knowledge Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Integration and Test, as well as Operations and Systems Support. The program is characterized by innovation and excitement, fostering meaningful engagements, and offering distinctive collaboration opportunities with users, policy makers, and mission leadership, all while maintaining a service mindset. If you thrive in a collaborative work environment and enjoy utilizing a diverse tech stack, then this opportunity is tailor-made for you!

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain operational documentation using tools such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, etc.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts to gather technical information and ensure document content is accurate.
• Organize document content for readability, with a focus on the intended audience.
• Write/edit content, then publish and distribute final product.
• Maintain documentation library using existing configuration management processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. (Additional 4 years of experience may substitute degree)
• 8 years of experience in technical writing.
• Strong editing and proofreading skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to gather technical information and requirements.
• Strong experience with Atlassian Confluence.
• Experience with programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Customer-service mindset with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint.

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned company, so our employees see the benefit of their contributions and have a stake in our overall success!
• Competitive 15% retirement contribution! (5% 401K match & 10% ESOP)
• 4 weeks paid time off that is never 'use or lose', 12 paid holidays, comp time, overtime, AND flexible work hours.
• 40 hours of paid parental leave with an additional $5,000 supplemental payment upon returning from maternity.
• Medical, dental, & vision benefits for both individuals and families (those who waive medical benefits will receive an additional $4,160/year).
• Annual lifestyle bonus of $600 - use it towards gyms/fitness, new tech, or your HSA!
• Annual merit increases & performance-based bonuses.
• Term life insurance, short-term disability, & long-term disability.