Technical Writer 1 (Temporary)
Abt Global Rockville, Maryland, United States · $52K–$72K/yr
Business Consulting and Services · 1 employee
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About the role
Develop, write, and maintain clear technical documentation including user guides, SOPs, and process reports. Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to ensure accuracy and consistency across all project materials.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as English, Communications, or Computer Science. Candidates must have at least three years of professional experience in developing technical or process-oriented documentation.
Benefits
Full description
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Technical Writer for a temporary position with the potential to transition to permanent employment. You will create clear, accurate, and user-focused documentation that translates complex technical concepts, systems, processes, and requirements into content that is easy to understand and use.
You will collaborate with technical subject matter experts, project managers, and functional teams to develop user guides, standard operating procedures (SOPs), process documentation, technical reports, training materials, and other technical content.
Core Responsibilities
- Develop, write, edit, and maintain clear and accurate technical documentation, including user guides, standard operating procedures (SOPs), process documentation, technical reports, training materials, and reference materials.
- Translate complex technical concepts, systems, and processes into clear, concise, user-friendly content for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaborate with technical subject matter experts, project managers, and other stakeholders to gather, validate, and document requirements and technical information.
- Review existing documentation and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, clarity, consistency, organization, and usability.
- Edit and proofread technical and project materials to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to established style guides, templates, and documentation standards.
- Create and maintain document templates, formatting standards, and consistent terminology across technical materials.
- Incorporate stakeholder, client, and subject matter expert feedback into documentation while maintaining accuracy and version control.
- Organize and maintain documentation repositories to ensure materials are current, accessible, and appropriately managed.
- Manage multiple writing and documentation assignments simultaneously while meeting established deadlines and quality expectations.
- Support project teams with additional writing, editing, formatting, and documentation needs as required.
What We Value
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field and at least three (3) years of relevant professional experience; or
- Master’s degree in one of the above or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience developing technical or process-oriented documentation.
- Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and information-organizing skills.
- Ability to translate complex technical information for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
What We Offer
We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.
Abt Global Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. Abt provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.
This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $52,000 to $72,000 and may vary by ten percent depending on candidate geographic location. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.
Disclaimer: Abt will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.
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