Job ID :
9221
Company :
Virginia Information Technology Agency
Location :
RICHMOND, VA
Type :
Contract
Duration :
9+ Months
Salary :
Open
Status :
Active
Openings :
1
Posted :
15 Aug 2016
Job Seekers, Please send resumes to resumes@hireitpeople.com
Complete Description:  *candidates local to the Richmond, VA area are strongly preferred
**ONLY personal interviews will be conducted, NO Skype, NO exceptions

The Technical Writer must produce high-quality documentation that contributes to the overall success of the Encounter Processing Solution (EPS) project.  The Technical Writer will work collaboratively with technical developers (Java, Oracle), business analysts, users, and the project manager to produce detail design, training, project and other documentation.

The Technical Writer prepares and/or maintains documentation pertaining to programming, systems operation, project planning and support, and user documentation. This position translates technical and business specifications into quality design, training, operations and user documentation. The Technical Writer plans, writes and maintains all aspects of system documentation, including online help screen. This position is familiar with and can apply a variety of concepts, practices and procedures related to effective documentation. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.


Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Ability to adhere to and help enhance documentation methodology and framework
Required
3
Years
Develop and maintain technical detailed design documentation, including module and program specifications and flow diagrams
Required
8
Years
Develop on-line help screens
Highly desired
3
Years
Develop and maintain user-training materials
Highly desired
3
Years
Ability to work with team members to obtain an in-depth understanding of the product and the documentation requirements
Required
8
Years
Ability to produce high-quality documentation that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience
Required
8
Years
Proven working experience in technical writing of software documentation
Required
8
Years
Ability to deliver high quality documentation paying attention to detail
Required
5
Years
Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and business processes and make them easily understandable in text and pictures
Required
5
Years
Excellent written skills in English
Required
8
Years
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Required
5
Years
Basic familiarity with the SDLC and software development
Required
5
Years