Communications Specialist/Technical Writer (Remote Opportunity)

VetsEZ is seeking a full-time remote Communications Specialist/Technical Writer to work closely with the development teams and support the deployment, management, and extension of knowledge management programs. The ideal candidate will have a technical background and the proven ability to deliver high-quality technical documentation. The candidate must reside within the continental US.

Responsibilities

• Assist in writing and/or editing technical documents, including business proposals, reports, user manuals, briefings and presentations, functional descriptions, system specifications, guidelines, special reports, and other project deliverables to meet contract requirements.
• Develop outlines and drafts for review and approval by technical specialists and project management ensuring that final documents meet applicable contract requirements and regulations.
• Research and gather technical and background information for inclusion in project documentation and deliverables.
• Consult relevant information sources, including library resources, technical and financial documents, and client and project personnel, to obtain background information and verify pertinent guidelines and regulations governing project deliverables.
• Meet with authors and other team representatives to review documents, compile inputs/corrections, resolve incompatible comments and provide final publishable documentaiton.
• Explain in simple language scientific and technical ideas that are difficult for the average reader to understand.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in communications, engineering, or a related field.
• 2 years of relevant technical writing experience.
• Experience in page or screen layout, design, adherence to known styles and citation methods (APA, ASA, MLA, etc.).
• Ability to use a variety of word processing, spreadsheet, graphics and scheduling tools to create and enhance content for projects and team deliverables.
• Familiarity with government (especially VA) documents and templates.
• Experience as a copy editor, writer, proofreader or technical editor.
• Understanding of project management principles.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with superior attention to detail. Additional Qualifications
• Experience authoring or editing policy and/or process manuals for a government Program Management Office (PMO>
• Ability to obtain a government clearance.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k with Employer Match
• PTO + Federal Holidays
• Corporate Laptop
• Training opportunities
• Remote Opportunity Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Sorry, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time. Apply To this Job