Syms Strategic Group - Charlottesville, VA

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Charlottesville, VA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Senior Technical Writer to join our Veterans Affairs (VA) department. This full-time position is designed for experienced professionals who are adept at writing, editing, and publishing a variety of technical documents. The Senior Technical Writer will play a crucial role in gathering, analyzing, and composing technical information necessary for the preparation of user manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, reports, and other essential documentation. In this role, the Senior Technical Writer will be responsible for editing functional descriptions, system specifications, user manuals, special reports, and any other customer deliverables. The ideal candidate will conduct thorough research to ensure the use of proper technical terminology and will be skilled at translating complex technical information into clear, readable documents that can be understood by both technical and non-technical personnel. This position requires a strong ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders who may have competing priorities. The Senior Technical Writer will also be expected to maintain a high standard of quality in all written materials and ensure that all documentation meets the needs of the end-users. This is a remote position, allowing for flexibility, but it may also involve some travel as needed. The position is contingent upon contract award, and candidates must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (NACI) security clearance. U.S. Citizenship is a requirement for this opportunity, and applicants will undergo a government security investigation to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Responsibilities

  • Write, edit, and publish reports and technical documents.
  • Gather, analyze, and compose technical information required for preparation of user manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, reports, etc.
  • Edit functional descriptions, system specifications, user manuals, special reports, or any other customer deliverables and documents.
  • Conduct research and ensure the use of proper technical terminology.
  • Translate technical information into clear, readable documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel.

Requirements

  • Outstanding communication skills.
  • Ability to work with multiple stakeholders who may have competing priorities.
  • Experience writing, editing, and publishing reports and technical documents.
  • Strong experience with computer-based systems.
  • Eight (8) years of professional experience.
  • BA/BS degree in a relevant field.
  • U.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity.
  • Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (NACI) security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

  • Previous experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) highly preferred.
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