Technical Writer - Canvas Inc.

Job Title: Technical Writer

Location: Robins, AFB - Warner Robins, GA

Canvas provides engineering services and technical solutions for customers in federal and commercial markets. We are recognized by our customers and industry partners for our ethical standards, world-class technical expertise, and dedication to accomplish the mission in a responsive, efficient, and affordable manner.

Duties:

• Provide technical writers with competencies to apply writing skills and substantial knowledge of the basic principles and specialized vocabulary of appropriate subject- matter fields to enable accurate communication of scientific and technological developments to expert and other interested audiences.
• Apply writing skills and an understanding of the appropriate equipment and systems to the development of specifications showing the characteristics and capabilities or the design and testrequirements of equipment and systems; or to the development of training, operating, or maintenance manuals associated with equipment and systems.
• Articulate agency policies and explain technical aspects of agency programs to those affected. The materials explain technical information in such a way as to make it clear without sacrificing thoroughness and accuracy.
• Make sure materials are consistent with agency policy and with other information presented by the agency, meet the style requirements of the agency and the publication, and are written at an appropriate level for the intended audience.
• Use desktop publishing HW to draft, edit, and lay out material and sometimes to design, print, and distribute it.
• Manage individual or serial publications from initial conception and content determination through distribution and coordinate the activities of other publishing personnel.
• Make final reviews of proposed publications for style, design, layout, and editorial aspects before release.
• Prepare original papers, articles, or reports in scientific, technical, or professional fields based on research, interviews with experts and program officials, and sometimes observation of or participation in tests and experiments.
• Prepare manuals for training in or guidance on the operation or maintenance of technical equipment and systems, or specifications for the development or purchase of such equipment and systems.
• Use knowledge of the language and methods used in the specialized field to understand and work with technical information.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with 3 years of work experience.

Desired qualifications

• Technical writing experience within the DoD relative to information and/or business systems environment
• Excellent writing skills and strong command of the English language, including grammar
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work well with other organizations and personnel with disparate backgrounds
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Strong technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team

Security Clearance:

• Active TS/ SCI clearance

Other Essential Job Functions:

• Obtaining, analyzing, and selecting the pertinent information
• Determining the most logical and effective sequence of the narrative
• Determining the overall length and tone based on the objectives, medium, and audience
• Writing material
• Consulting on or selecting illustrative material
• Preparing the material for publication. Write technical direction on product announcements, marketing brochures, advertisements, and marketing specifications.
• Meet with customer representatives, vendors, system engineers, and PMs to establish technical specifications.
• Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples.
• Create user documentation for a variety of material, including how-to guides and instruction manuals.
• Prepare charts, graphs, or forms to go along with rough drafts.
• Ensure document contents follow required formats.
• Write clear and concise policies and procedures.
• Ensure consistency of wording among multiple documents.
• Create table of contents and cite sources.
• Submit copies to managers for feedback.
• Maintain electronic library or all signed documents and final presentations.
• Provide updates and different editions as necessary.

About Us

Founded in 2007, Canvas connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified â„¢, Fortune Best Small Workplace â„¢, Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials â„¢ (2022), Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023), HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022), Best Places to Work Awardee, 2019 Government Contracting - Technology Business of the Year, and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce.

Benefits of Working with Canvas

To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that makes up our employees' total rewards package. Those benefits may include:

• Competitive Wages*
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
• Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance
• Discretionary performance-based bonuses
• And many more!

*Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Canvas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Canvas is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities.

Canvas has equal employment opportunities that are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our Careers page. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.

Canvas is committed to expanding access to employment for people with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and your disability prevents you from applying, please advise what reasonable accommodation Canvas can provide to assist you in applying for one of our open positions. You may contact us by sending an email to talent@canvas-inc.com.

Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation for applying for a specific posted position will be responded to. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis. Please be aware, scammers may try to impersonate our company by reaching out regarding job opportunities. We will never ask you for bank account information, checks, or other sensitive information as part of our hiring process. If you're unsure, please email talent@canvas-inc.com with questions.

For further information on Canvas including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website.

If an offer of employment is extended, applicant must have the ability to pass a background check. Offer of Employment is contingent upon the results.