Technical Trainer - Consultant - Technical Writer

Our Fortune 500 client is looking for a Technical Writer on their project based in Columbia, SC.

Job Title: Technical Writer

Location: Columbia, SC - Remote

Duration: 12+ Months

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the Business Analyst/SMEs and technical staff to understand the goals/objectives of the project in order to assist in creating deliverables and supporting project documentation
• Provide recommendations on deliverables to be produced as a result of analysis/design discussions
• Work with technical staff to make deliverables easy to understand
• Organize and write supporting documents when needed
• Select photographs, drawings, diagrams, and charts that increase users’ understanding
• Revise documents as new issues arise
• Aid in organizing and maintaining the project’s SharePoint and other document repository

 

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of related experience in IT including experience in a position requiring development of structured written materials and visual aids
• 3+ years of technical writing experience
• Ability to write, edit, and prepare graphic presentations of technical information for both technical and business personnel
• 3+ years of experience with MS SharePoint application
• Advanced in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and working with templates and style guidelines for branding consistency

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in writing Advanced Planning Documents and/or Request For Proposals
• Understanding of LEAN / Agile development style
• Experience with BizAgi
• Experience in a government environment

 Required Education/Certification

• Completed Bachelor’s degree

 Additional Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to interact effectively with internal and external vendors, project team members, management and agency departments, to build relationships and use facilitation skills with both technical and non-technical personnel
• Experience in organizing information in a way that is appropriate for technical explanations without losing sight of the needs and aptitude of the audience
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate with multiple teams and vendors
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines
• Keen attention to detail while maintaining the ability to see the big picture
• Ability to absorb and retain complex processes
• Strong language skills
• Demonstrable understanding of the rules of English grammar and usage
• Ability to accept changes and constructive criticism in a fast turn-around environment

Please send your updated Word-format resume along with your best contact details to  or call me at .                               

Stellar IT Solutions is a Global IT solutions provider headquartered in Rockville, MD, with operations in the US and India. Stellar IT Solutions has over 15 years of IT and consulting experience to give cost-effective solutions to many Fortune 500 companies.