Technical Writer / Editor

Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation - Semmes, AL

Full-time

Semmes, AL

Construction of Buildings

About the position

Bowhead is seeking a skilled Technical Writer / Editor to join our team in Mobile, AL. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching, writing, and editing a variety of complex GIS technical documentation. This includes, but is not limited to, scopes of work, customer requirements documents, security-related documents, computing architecture diagrams, GIS product user guides, dredging specifications, standard operating procedures, project management plans, system design documents, flow charts, and organizational charts. The role requires a high level of attention to detail and the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely. In addition to writing and editing, the Technical Writer will also be responsible for editing and customizing screenshots and other graphics for inclusion in technical documents. Proficiency in document-development applications is essential, including Adobe Acrobat Professional, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite, and graphics applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Visio. The ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment in determining writing and presentation style is crucial for success in this role. The ideal candidate will possess a BA/S degree and have one to three years of experience in a technical writing position. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong interpersonal skills, are imperative. The ability to multitask, demonstrate good judgment, and work both independently and as part of a team is required. Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, GitLab, eMASS, SpecsIntact, Camtasia, and/or Esri ArcGIS is considered a plus. Candidates with minimal programming background are highly encouraged to apply. Additionally, the position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance at the Public Trust level, and US Citizenship is necessary for Secret clearance at this location.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit complex GIS technical documentation.
• Create scopes of work and customer requirements documents.
• Develop security-related documents and computing architecture diagrams.
• Write GIS product user guides and dredging specifications.
• Draft standard operating procedures and project management plans.
• Produce system design documents, flow charts, and organizational charts.
• Edit and customize screenshots and graphics for technical documents.

Requirements

• BA/S degree in a relevant field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a technical writing position.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and demonstrate good judgment.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in document-development applications (Adobe Acrobat Professional, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite).
• Experience with graphics applications (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Visio).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with GitLab, eMASS, SpecsIntact, Camtasia, and/or Esri ArcGIS.
• Minimal programming background.