Documentation Specialist/Technical Writer (TS10-710-03) |
| Nov. 06, 2009 - Jan. 06, 2010 |
| Location: | Fort Meade, MD | | Exempt/Non-Exempt: | Exempt | | Benefits: | 401 (k) Match, CareFirst PPO, 4 weeks PTO | | Employment Type: | Full Time | | Division: | Technical Services | | Description: | Bridges Consulting, Inc., located in the Maryland, Washington, DC and Virginia area is a benefits rich company, upholding the philosophy that our employees are the first priority; our culture is very warm and family-oriented. We are looking for an Documentation Specialist/Tech Writer to join our team who fosters the same beliefs and is prepared to become a member of Team BRIDGES. At BRIDGES, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit, providing quality service to our clients and helping grow our company. This is reflected in our corporate values: Dedication to Customer Satisfaction, Total Respect for Others, Highest Standards of Integrity and Teamwork Dependent.
Description of Position and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will have experience in several backgrounds and will be able to work across job-domains. This candidate is equally capable of proposing web-communications strategies that promote and advance the program, while having the web-engineering skills to create and develop the web infrastructure to communicate and deliver those strategies. This candidate will also assist in developing the documentation in support of systems development, deployments, and support. It is expected that this candidate will have used these versatile skill-sets in a variety of job categories but might have achieved the same results within one job category.
For the web communication focus, the candidate will apply experience from some of these roles:
Project coordinator
SETA Advisor
Communications specialist
o Internal and external communications; addressing internal audience (mgt./team) needs as well as customer/partner needs
o Marketing skills (experience from the commercial and contracting sectors)
For the web engineering and documentation focus, the candidate will apply experience from some of these roles and duties:
Sr. Web Developer web and/or wiki work
Jr. Software Engineer collaboration using web and/or wikis
Work with systems engineers, testers, software developers, trainers, and other program personnel to gather pertinent information and format it into useable manuals
Strong communications/marketing skills and a proven ability to work closely with management and technical leads and to clearly, concisely and effectively communicate
Strong web/wiki development skills including:
o Web/wiki scripting skills
o Web/wiki layout and design skills
o PHP, MySQL
o Adobe Creative Suite (CS) family of applications (DreamWeaver, ACROBAT Pro)
Create documentation templates, format content, and present information in a concise, understandable format
Track document versions and revisions
Assist in the analysis of requirements and preparation of comprehensive outlines for technical documentation
Incorporate review comments and corrections into existing documentation
Assist trainers and other program personnel in briefs, reports, and other documents such as training materials, briefs, test documents, installation procedures, and CONOPs
Perform detailed editing of applicable contract deliverables
Monitor quality and ensure adherence to established standards
Maintain formal website documentation and manage applicable wikis
Desired Experience:
Minimum ten years of technical writing experience preparing documents, reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences including senior management
Experience in effectively formatting/editing technical publications to include writing, editing, and illustrations including dataflow diagrams and graphics
Fluent in PowerPoint, Visio, Excel, and MS Word and in-depth experience with word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, and database software
Experience with the programs technology is very beneficial
Strong understanding of proper document classification procedures
Ability to gather and report program metrics using best available tools
Experience with Rational products ReqPro, ClearCase, ClearQuest and next generation tools
Familiar with Agile software development processes and tools including Maven, Nexus, and similar next generation tools
| | Qualifications: | Education:
Bachelors Degree in Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics or similar degree and meet the experience requirements; or equivalent documented combination of training and experience. (Six years directly applicable experience over the required years is equivalent for a BS degree)
Security Clearance Requirements: US Citizen; ACTIVE TS SCI w/CI or Lifestyle Polygraph (or within the last 24 months)
Do you wish you could work with a team that trusts you, that relies upon you for your insight, relishes your analytical depth and is blown away by your productivity and efficiency? How about working for a team that truly recognizes your hard work and commitment? What if every morning when you wake up you could not wait to get to work? What if the variety of work, the range of people, and the personal growth and learning was extraordinary? If this sounds like an unattainable dream job, it's NOT! A few of these star opportunities do occasionally become available to talented individuals - it's rare - but it happens.
EEO/AA Employer, Female, Minority, Vietnam-era Veteran and Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply.
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