Technical Writer role at Virginia Department of Elections focuses on clear communication of technical documents. Ideal for candidates experienced in Agile environments and technical writing.
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.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Communication, Computer Science, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 + years of experience in technical writing, preferably in a government or technology environment.
Expert in the use of MS Word, Google Docs, Confluence, or similar tools.
Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, SnagIT, or similar tools for visuals.
Experience with Git or other version control systems at the contributor or read only level and documentation platforms such as GitBook or similar.
Understanding of Scrum/Agile methodology.
Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and software architecture concepts.
Ability to read code snippets.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, clarity and attention to detail in written products.
Experience creating, editing, and maintaining technical documentation including manuals, user guides, standard operating procedure, and etc.
Ability to interview subject matter experts (SMEs) and distill complex information.
Experience with government documentation and standards and accessibility compliance.
Familiarity with diagramming tools (Lucidchart, Draw.io, etc.) highly desired.
Basic knowledge of programming languages or IT systems.
Experience with UX writing is highly desirable.
Knowledge of programming languages, such as Markdown and HTML/CSS.
Experience writing for software products. (SaaS, desktop, or mobile)
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