Responsible for writing, editing, reviewing and maintaining various documents and publications for the Program Office.
Maintains/edits various publications, ensuring adherence to standards, formats, and content/structure integrity and usability.
Collaborates with instructional designers and subject matter experts to acquire information and content for the production of original documentation.
Performs editing and proofing of all documents created in the Program Office.
Applies a consistent set of style, grammar, and punctuation practices.
Selects illustrative materials for inclusion in various publications.
Develops documents that meet the style requirements for the publication, appropriate for the intended audience.
Performs initial reviews of publications for tone, design, layout, editorial, and production specification aspects before final review/approval.
Maintains files and copies of work assignments and revisions according to Program Office recommendations.

A Technical Writing Program Certificate and/or an associate’s degree in a related field.
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in editing and publication development.
Secret Clearance is required.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent command of the English language to include grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; and attention to detail.
Ability to acquire and present, with guidance, technical information through independent reading, interviews with subject matter experts and specialists, observation of tests and experiments, interpretation of diagrams, or other appropriate methods.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Internet Explorer and Chrome, Windows Media Player, and Paint.
Basic knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Access and Publisher, Snipping Tool (or other screen capture software), and Notepad.

Technical Writer I

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