Technical Writer Professional

Job Category:Technical Writer Professional Primary Location:USA-VA: VIRGINIA-ARLINGTONSchedule:Full-time Job Type:Regular Employee Status:RegularJob Posting: 04/02/2008Description: Excellent opportunity to join CSCin supporting theTransportation SecurityAdministration's(TSA)Information Technology Infrastructure Program! Hiring for this position is contingent upon contract awardanticipated in the July/August 2008 timeframe.Preference will be given to candidates with prior experiencing supporting U.S. Department of Homeland Security/TSA. Base of operations will be in Arlington, VA but opportunities will be available for work locations throughout the Greater Washington D.C. Metropolitan area.Essential Job Functions Researches, writes, edits, and proofreads more complex technical data for use in documents or sections of documents such as manuals, procedures and specifications to provide clients with information regarding technical areas in a less technical way. Assists in establishing style guidelines and standards for texts and illustrations to meet business needs. Interviews programmers, engineers, developers, and other technical personnel;. Reads previous documentation and design notes, and uses computer based training or company technical products to gather and research technical information for use in more complex documentation. Writes, organizes, enters and compiles more complex online help files to support end users. Creates, compiles, and delivers more complex system/software developmental documentation packages including, but not limited to narratives, logic diagrams, input and output samples, input preparation instructions, job setup information, etc., from technical project team inputs, system requirements analysis, system design specifications, technical system design, technical procedure development, configuration control requirements, test and training specifications, and programming notes. Assists in creating project plan, etc. for completing documentation. Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, technical writing or related field preferred Two or more years of technical writing experience Experience working with desktop publishing, word processing, and on-line documentation software Experience working with industry writing style such as grammar, sentence form, and structure Experience working with company software products Candidates must be U.S. Citizens as candidates will undergo a Federal Government background investigation. Other Qualifications Strong communication skills Personal computer and business solutions software skills Good proofreading and editing skills Ability to convert technical knowledge into easily understood terms Ability to work independently and as part of a team Remote Work Location Authorized:No Relocation Assistance:Not AvailableClearance Level:Confidential Create Success