IT Technical Writer/ Remote ( Denver ,CO), 6+ Months Contract

Must be local to CO only

Location : Remote ( Denver ,CO),
Duration: 6+ Months Contract

The IT Technical Writer will be responsible for the following:
? Communication and Document Development
? Create, update and maintain application, website and program-related documentation, including work instructions and process flows.
? Work with relevant stakeholders and technical owners to generate documents or revise/update previously published documents, as necessary.
? Update document repositories and document naming convention for standardization.
? Review, format and proofread technical procedure documents; provide completed documents to Client or agency customers for final review and approval.
? Produce high-quality documentation that is appropriate for its intended audience.
? Document procedures, use cases, requirements and technical designs.
? Create process flows, networking and infrastructure diagrams.
? Create and edit documents and diagrams using Google or Microsoft applications ,such as Word, Visio and PowerPoint and/or their Google equivalents.
? Work collaboratively with a team of analysts, developers, engineers and other IT security professionals.
? Work with contributors to resolve content issues or gaps.
? Create and/or organize material and complete writing assignments according to specified standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology.
? Work directly with business and system subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure communication to Client and agency customer stakeholders accurately reflect current policies and procedures and up-to-date business and system processes.
? Develop documentation that translates source materials of a technical nature into user-friendly language without compromising the accuracy and completeness of the translated source materials.

Knowledge Building
? Have and maintain expert knowledge of common business applications, such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
? Have and maintain expert knowledge in the application of commonly accepted style guidelines and writing practices as prescribed in the publication use as The Associated Press Stylebook.
? Expert in the application of commonly accepted concepts and practices specific to technical writing for IT-related systems, ecosystems, applications, websites and programs.
? Continually improve and apply up-to-date technical writing skills.

Qualifications The IT Technical Writer should possess the following qualifications: Education and Experience: ? Bachelor's degree: A bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, technical writing, computer science or a related field is often preferred. ? However, equivalent experience combined with strong writing skills may be considered. ? Proven experience: Minimum of three years of demonstrable experience in technical writing, preferably in an IT environment (e.g., user manuals; online help; white papers; training materials; system administration guides; network, security, database documentation; release notes; process documentation; API ? documentation).

Skills and Knowledge:
? Excellent writing and editing skills: Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise and accurate technical documentation that is easy for the target audience to understand.
? Strong technical aptitude: Demonstrated comfortability learning and understanding complex technical concepts and then explaining them in a simple way.

Preferred:
? Prior experience with IT systems, software development or networking.
? Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC): Demonstrated
? knowledge of how software is designed, developed and tested.
? Ability to work independently and as part of a team: Demonstrated ability to work independently on assigned projects and collaborate effectively with developers, engineers, product managers and other stakeholders.

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