IT Technical Writer / Systems Analyst

IT Technical Writer / Systems Analyst

Rate: DOE

*Local Richmond, VA candidates only please
*Candidate must also be able to work onsite 2-3 days/week.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Strong background in technology project management.
Strong experience in creating written documentation including update job aids, templates, forms, flow diagrams and presentation decks.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
  Exceptional interpersonal skills for collaborating.
  Ability to plan in a rapidly changing environment and to provide guidance for changes as required.
  Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the demonstrated ability to simplify and briefly, succinctly communicate complex issues to multiple audiences.
  Exceptional knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall project management principles and practices.
  
  QUALIFICATIONS
  The candidate should have 10 years of overall IT experience with emphasis on technology project management.
• The candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of experience creating procedure documentation such as job aids, templates, forms, flow diagrams and presentation decks.
• The candidate must be proficient in written communication tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• 5 years of experience as an Agile Business Analyst; strong understanding of Scrum concepts and methodology
  . Experience with networking projects
  Experience organizing and maintaining Product and Sprint backlogs
  Experience translating client and product strategy requirements into application requirements and user stories
  Proficient with defining acceptance criteria and managing acceptance process with development
  Experience with large, multi-module systems
  Expertise with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint, Project Server)
  Experience with Application Lifecycle management (ALM)
  The candidate must have exceptional written and oral communications skills and have the proven ability to work well with a diverse set of peers and customers
  
  Preferred:
  CBAP and/or CSPO Certification
  Experience using Team Foundation Server for agile software development and work item tracking
  Experience with automated testing tools such as Test Complete