Technical Writer II

Since 1963, Management Science Associates, Inc. (MSA), has been an international leader in analytical software and information-based systems. With 850 employees and over 40 years of continual growth, MSA specializes in data management and data warehousing, business analysis, media services, and custom workflow integration and software. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, MSA also has offices in New York; Chicago; Atlanta; High Point, NC; China; United Kingdom; and Malaysia.

DescriptionWork closely with software designers, developers, and client service representatives to create and maintain on-line help systems, printed users guides, maintenance manuals, release notes, and various training materials Gathers topic information, prepares written text and coordinates layout and publication specifications, incorporating work produced by other technical writers or designers Generate on-line help systems with Dreamweaver Maintain, update, & add functionality to existing websites Create graphics, cover art, spine labels, tab sheets, etc., to augment technical documents Researches drawings, design reports, equipment and test specifications Understands users level of proficiency and prepares documents accordingly Coordinate the final production of documents with reprographics Participate in the software design process

Required SkillsRequires a four-year degree in English, Journalism or a related field, or equivalent training/experience Minimum two years of work experience as an IT Technical Writer, producing on-line help, technical publications and user guides Requires emerging knowledge of information technology from a writer/editor''s viewpoint and in-depth knowledge and proficiency with standard English Must demonstrate ability to learn how to produce technical publications and to express technical IT concepts in language accessible to non-technical readers Excellent writing ability that can be applied to the development of user guides, reference manuals, on-line help, and training materials Strong technical, analytical, and verbal skills Advanced proficiency with word processing and graphics software Ability to develop on-line help systems using Dreamweaver Experience with XML, HTML or other markup languages Experience with the following is a plus: Microsoft Office, RoboHelp, ForeHelp, PageMaker, FrameMaker Experience building websites is helpful Experience or formal training in Logic, Computer Science, or other analytic discipline is helpful Good organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently with little supervision and handle multiple assignments simultaneously

As an international industry leader, we can offer you an exceptional working environment, salary commensurate with experience and an incredible benefits package including:

~ Flexible working hours
~ Casual dress
~ Profit Sharing & Savings Plan (401K with matching funds)
~ On-site massages
~ A Floating Holiday in addition to Vacation and Eight Paid Holidays
~ Free Parking
~ Cash Bonuses paid for employee referrals
~ Health, Dental, and Vision Plans, and Short and Long Term Disability


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