ELECT - Technical Writer 3

(ELECT) is seeking a highly skilled Technical Writer with proven experience in developing clear, concise, user-friendly documentation for complex technical products.

Must be able to work a hybrid schedule.

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The Virginia Department of Elections (ELECT) is seeking a highly skilled Technical Writer with proven experience in developing clear, concise, user-friendly documentation for complex technical products. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that complex technical information is communicated clearly and effectively to internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to develop documentation for a cloud-based software development project with the initial phase currently in progress.

Duties and Responsibilities

Translate complex concepts into clear, concise and accessible language for technical and non-technical audiences.

Manage multiple documentation projects and meet established deadlines.

Collaborate with developers, product managers, and subject matter experts to provide a written product for technical and non-technical audiences in support of an Agile development team, to include but not limited to user guides, API documents, and release notes.

Maintain strong version control and documentation review practices.

Ensure documentation complies with agency standards, accessibility requirements, and formatting guidelines.

Required / Desired Skills

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Bachelor s degree in English, Technical Communication, Computer Science, or a related field.

Required

Years

Minimum of 5 + years of experience in technical writing, preferably in a government or technology environment.

Required

Years

Expert in the use of MS Word, Google Docs, Confluence, or similar tools.

Required

Years

Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, SnagIT, or similar tools for visuals.

Required

Years

Experience with Git or other version control systems at the contributor or read only level and documentation platforms such as GitBook or similar.

Required

Years

Understanding of Scrum / Agile methodology.

Required

Years

Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and software architecture concepts.

Required

Years

Ability to read code snippets.

Required

Years

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, clarity and attention to detail in written products.

Required

Years

Experience creating, editing, and maintaining technical documentation including manuals, user guides, standard operating procedure, and etc.

Required

Years

Ability to interview subject matter experts (SMEs) and distill complex information.

Required

Years

Experience with government documentation and standards and accessibility compliance.

Highly desired

Years

Familiarity with diagramming tools (Lucidchart, Draw.io, etc.) highly desired.

Highly desired

Years

Basic knowledge of programming languages or IT systems.

Highly desired

Years

Experience with UX writing is highly desirable.

Highly desired

Years

Knowledge of programming languages, such as Markdown and HTML / CSS.

Highly desired

Years

Experience writing for software products. (SaaS, desktop, or mobile)

Highly desired

Years

Questions

No.

Question

Question1

Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment?

Question2

Please list candidate's email address.

Question3

What City and State is your candidate currently located?

Question4

Does your candidate agree to work and interview on site as needed in Richmond VA?