Technical Writer/Editor - Graham Inc.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Technical Writer/Editor
Status: Full-Time Hourly (4hours)
Location: Washington, DC
Hours: 5 days per week, from 8am-5pm (1-hour lunch)

*Strong English skills and telephone etiquette, with strong written and verbal communication*

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
Welcoming and pleasant government office environment with positive coworkers and supervisors. Located in metro accessible DC, this is an excellent human resources job opportunity. If you are a dependable, hard-working, trainable individual who is a team player with a good attitude, we encourage you to apply for this role within a highly reputable office that serves an important function in the federal government.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Long-term full-time job opportunity in a highly reputable office
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Vacation
• Free FinFit Financial Wellness Benefit
• Free Personal Financial Training Library Benefit
• Shopping Discount Program, Workplace Advantage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Counseling
• Legal & Financial Consultations
• Pharmacy Discount Card

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Write and/or edit technical documents, including business proposals, reports, user manuals, briefings and presentations, functional descriptions, system specifications, guidelines, special reports, and other project deliverables to meet contract requirements. Develop outlines and drafts for review and approval by technical specialists and project management ensuring that final documents meet applicable contract requirements and regulations. Research and gather technical and background information for inclusion in project documentation and deliverables. Consult relevant information sources, including library resources, technical and financial documents, and client and project personnel, to obtain background information, and verify pertinent guidelines and regulations governing project deliverables. Commensurate experience, education, and level of supervision and direction. BS/BA degree (or equivalent) and related industry certifications, approximately 4 years of experience in a related field.

• Skill in greeting and interacting with people in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Skill in operating computers and printers to produce a wide range of documents.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Friendly and personable with excellent telephone etiquette.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This position routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptops, computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets, in a home office as well as an in-person office environment.
• Ability to lift/move up to 20 pounds
• This position is generally performed in a professional office setting; 70% sitting, 20% standing, and 10% walking.
• The physical requirements described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a qualifying disability to perform the essential functions.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position.