Technical Writer IV

Taxable Entity

ALUTIIQ SOLUTIONS LLC

Job Title

Technical Writer IV

Location

VA Blackstone - Blackstone, VA 23824 US (Primary)

Category

Technical Writing

Job Type

Full-time

Typical Pay/Range

$45.78 - $50.78 per hour

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

None

Security Clearance Required

Secret

POSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

Position Overview: 

The Technical Writer is responsible for developing, editing, writing, and maintaining various documents and publications for the Program Office in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) standards.

 

This opportunity is for a POTENTIAL CONTRACT award and is contingent upon the contract being awarded. Consideration for a potential contract may require a signed letter of intent. If the contract is awarded, another position posting will be available on the Company Careers portal. 

 

Primary/Major Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions): 

• Creates/Designs/Maintains/Edits various publications, which may include but are not limited to technical documents, reports, student guides, instructor guides, course material, and other reference materials, ensuring adherence to standards, formats, and content/structure integrity and usability. This includes interface with the end-product production department. 
• Collaborates with instructional systems designers, distributed learning designers, and subject matter experts to acquire information and content for the production of original documentation. 
• Ensures that materials are consistent with Department of State (DoS) policies, Training and Performance Office standards, and established formats, as well as other information presented during training. 
• Consults on or select illustrative materials for inclusion in various publications. These include, but are not limited to photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts. 
• Develops documents that meet the style requirements for the publication, and ensure that they are written at the appropriate level. 
• Provides documentation and publications to meet the requests/needs of clients, subject matter experts, and/or management. 
• Provides guidance and troubleshooting assistance to clients/co-workers for various programs and organization templates. 
• Provides assistance with publication aesthetics, to include media, format, graphics, animations, and difficult format conversions. 
• Provides advice on best practices and options for documentation and, in some cases, create custom templates if needed. 
• Advises and assists authors during the writing, development, conceptualization, and/or production of publications. 
• Provides guidance/consultation to junior Technical Writers. 
• Performs initial reviews of publications/documentation and provides recommendations for revisions to scope, format, content, etc., as needed. 
• Perform final reviews of proposed publications for tone, design, layout, editorial, and production specification aspects before release. 
• Applies a consistent set of style, grammar, and punctuation practices. May also be required to establish and/or modify existing style and standards. 
• Maintains files and copies of work assignments and revisions according to recommendations and/or established best practices/standards. May also be required to establish and/or modify existing best practices and standards. 
• Exercises independent judgment and initiative on a daily basis and requires infrequent supervision.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, plus a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in editing and publication development, two of which need to have been completed at a Technical Writer III level or equivalent. 
• Must have an advanced-level understanding of publication design concepts. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• Excellent command of the English language to include grammar, spelling, and punctuation. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and organizational skills; and attention to detail. Must also possess the motivation to start and complete projects with minimal oversight. 
• Strong time management, project management, and multi-tasking skills. 
• Ability to acquire and present technical information through independent reading, interviews with subject-matter specialists, observation of tests and experiments, interpretation of diagrams, or other appropriate methods. 
• Ability to tailor writing and publications for a specific type of audience. 
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher, Adobe Acrobat Pro and Reader, Notepad, and Paint. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Access, Media Player, and Snipping Tool (or other screen capture software). 
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft SharePoint.  

Afognak Native Corporation, Afognak Commercial Group, LLC, and their subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender expression or gender identity (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (“protected status”).

The pay range information provided is a general guideline. The pay rate offered will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as geographic locations, market data, and other business considerations, as permitted by law.

Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements as well as other client–customer contract requirements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information, please visit our Company’s Career page.