Technical Writer Intermediate

CACI International•Sterling, VA

About The Position

CACI is looking for a technical writer to use their knowledge, skill and expertise, in the production of effective technical and programmatic documentation that is clear, concise, and accurate. Documentation will include user manuals, guides, white papers, design specifications, manuals, on-line help, contract deliverables, procedures, and plans, which will be critical to customer’s business. The successful teammate gathers information, interviews subject matter experts, identifies areas to supplement with additional research, and conducts thorough research in order to convey complex technical material in the most concise and effective manner.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with writing emphasis or equivalent work experience
5+ years of related work experience
Strong writing, researching, and creating content
Ability to understand and explain complex technical
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with markup languages (e.g., HTML, XML)
Familiarity with documentation tools (e.g., MadCap Flare, Adobe FrameMaker)

Responsibilities

Collaborate with functional leads, subject matter experts, engineers, and developers to gather technical details of system designs and functional capabilities.
Conduct independent research on industry standards and product specifications, to include manufacturing verbiage and standards, trailer specifications, etc.
Create user manuals, instruction guides, FAQs, whitepapers, design specification, technical reports and the like
Ensure organization and structure of content follows both customer template structures and program needs
Develop templates and documentation frameworks for team use, which is critical to maintaining consistency
Responsible for document management and version control using tools such as Confluence, SharePoint and other online tools
Adapt writing tone, style and complexity based on the target audience
Ensure compliance and standards adherence with customer format requirements of documents and images
Work closely with product managers, developers, QA teams and support teams to align documentation with product updates
Advise the executive level program management team on effective technical writing techniques that increase effectiveness in customer communication