Secret Cleared Technical Writer

Technical Writer
Location: Herndon, VA

Highly motivated & qualified individual wanted to interact work within a team to research, develop and write content for printed manuals, documentation and supporting material for software, hardware and technical procedures for web-based systems.

This would include interviewing programmers, developers and other technical personnel to become familiar with product technology and functionality; maintain standard guidelines for different types of technical publications; create graphical images, flow charts and diagrams for inclusion in documentation; and write, organize enter and compile online help files to support end users.

Job Responsibilities and/or Success Factors:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail
Able to work well individually and/or part of a team

Required skills and experience include:

4+ years of experience writing and editing technical documentation
3+ years of experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio)
Proficient using Adobe RoboHelp
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business or other related discipline.

Preferred skills and experience include:

Experience with Adobe Captivate a plus
Experience working on-site in a government facility a plus.

Active secret clearance needed