Technical Writer - Sedulous Consulting Services LLC

Sedulous is a cybersecurity consulting firm helping companies identify and comply with cybersecurity requirements. We strive to leave customers confident in their ability to manage the program once instituted. Our passion is to develop manageable cybersecurity programs for companies who understand the vital role that cybersecurity plays, and the direct correlation it has to a successful stakeholder and to risk management. We provide customized cybersecurity program policies, processes and procedures with a focus on automation and reducing your IT footprint.

We are currently seeking a dynamic Technical Writer within the DoD Acquisition industry. The Technical Writer will identify, analyze, design, develop, and manage documentation for delivery to DoD Acquisition program managers and analyst. The qualified candidate will also assist in the compilations and editing of acquisition documents, in Triangle, VA.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop documentation plan and development schedule for identified documentation projects. Assist in planning, scheduling, and tracking documentation work to meet product release dates and client deliverables.
• Manage documentation projects effectively to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Proactively escalate project issues, roadblocks, and scope changes as they occur.
• Work with Sedulous subject matter experts (SMEs) and other internal groups to develop and maintain documentation that meets established Sedulous quality metrics.
• Practice established documentation development and maintenance practices as set forth in the Naval Correspondence Manual.
• Write, format, edit, review, and proof procedural and technical information for technical and nontechnical users.
• Provide editing support for all document types, as requested.
• Maintain a library of application documentation, cataloging it for internal and/or external use.
• Solicit feedback for measuring documentation effectiveness.
• Conduct user/task analysis to determine documentation requirements with direction from Team Lead.
• Advise other departments on user interface and writing standards.
• Understand, support, and apply effective documentation development and maintenance practices, including the use and continuous improvement of stated processes, procedures, templates, and standards.
• Perform peer reviews to ensure Sedulous documentation is accurate, relevant, concise, easy to use, and conforms to style guide, writing standards, and ARGO quality metrics.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in technical writing and editing for the DoD acquisition industry
• Writing and editing: Communicate information effectively to customers, technical staff, managers, and executives.
• English language: Thorough knowledge of the English language including grammar, spelling, and usage
• Technical communication standards and practices: Adhere to standard technical communication processes.
• Technical: Apply the most appropriate technology for the documentation type.
• Information gathering: Understand information gathering, analysis, design, verification, and management practices and apply them effectively. Demonstrate information-gathering techniques and apply them to the software development life cycle.
• Information organization: Arrange and classify multiple pieces of information effectively.
• Synthesis/reorganization: Restructure information for a better approach to problems or tasks.
• Analytical: Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, and break down complex information into accessible concepts appropriate to the audience.
• Interviewing and questioning: Talk with individuals and groups about their needs and ask probing questions to gather pertinent content.
• Active listening: Use active listening techniques to gather information and delve deeper for more information.
• Active learning: Work with new information to grasp its implications.
• Speaking: Clearly and concisely convey information to others for effective communication.
• Observational: Use observation techniques to determine other sources of data for information gathering.
• Interpersonal: Negotiate technical and end-user documentation priorities and resolve conflicts among project stakeholders.
• Writing: Provide exemplary writing skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Sedulous is an equal opportunity employer and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) federal contractor. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other category protected by law. Infinity hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.