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Description
Astor &
Sanders Corporation, an IT solutions provider located in Rockville, Maryland is currently seeking a Technical Writer to write
and edit technical reports, brochures, and/or manuals for internal documentation, customer reference, or publication. US CITIZENSHIP
IS REQUIRED. This is a full time position located in Washington, D.C. Additional roles and responsibilities include:
- Write and edit technical reports, brochures, and/or manuals for internal documentation,
customer reference, or publication.
- Research and analyze available literature and verifies
copy with appropriate departments, and coordinate production and distribution of materials.
- Develop,
write, and edit material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative
publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other
equipment; receive assignment from supervisor, observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine
operating procedure and detail.
- Interview production and engineering personnel, read journals, reports,
and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods; review manufacturers and trade catalogs,
drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.
- Organize
material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
- Review
published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.
- Maintain
records and files of work and revisions, select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
- Assist
in laying out material for publication, arrange for typing, duplication and distribution of material, write speeches, articles,
and public or employee relations releases, edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or plant
personnel.
- Specialize in writing material regarding work methods and procedures.
Qualifications - Bachelors
degree in Computer Science or a relevant computer-related field or 8 years equivalent experience.
- At
least 5 years of experience as a Technical Writer.
- Experience working in a rapid development environment.
- Demonstrated
experience working with document management systems.
Skills
- Proficiency
working with end users and delivering end-user training.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft
Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Visio.
- Experience
with software engineering practices, techniques, and standards.
- Excellent oral and written communication
skills with the ability to develop and present technical presentations
- Must be organized and detail-oriented.
- Must
have a team player attitude.
Salary
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