we have an opening for a Mid-Level Technical Writer HBITS-07-14809
DURATION: 30 Months
Rate: $15/hr on W2 Max
LOCATION: Albany, NY – Hybrid
Prepare business and system process documentation for the Program Optimization, Support and Transformation (POST) bureau within the Division of Retirement Services.
Qualifications
- Technical Writer- Translates technical information into clear, readable documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel. Develops and/or maintains system documentation, user manuals, installation guides and computer operations and program maintenance manuals.
- Mid-Level- 36 - 60 months: Candidate is able to work independently, without assistance.
- 48 Months of Experience in drafting and developing technical writing efforts across software documentation, business processes, and IT operations
- 48 Months of Experience in breaking down complex information and organizing it logically for the user, with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and consistency
- 48 Months of Experience in research and information gathering, including document analysis and interviewing stakeholders and subject matter experts (SMEs)
- 60 Months of Experience utilizing Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Visio) to support documentation development and delivery
- 36 Months of Experience in document management: organizing information; creating diagrams, charts, and other visual aids; and using documentation systems
- 36 Months of Experience working independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including developers, analysts, operations and customer support, to ensure documentation aligns across system and business functions and meets user needs
- 36 Months of Experience in reviewing and testing documentation, including the incorporation of feedback to update and improve content and testing for usability and accuracy
- 36 Months of Experience utilizing industry standard technical summary and reporting techniques
- Bachelor’s Degree
Day-to-Day tasks
- Drafting thorough, accurate, clear and concise Business Process Guides (BPG) for complex processes, using established standardized templates
- Facilitating meetings with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts (SME) to capture stakeholder responsibilities, workflow steps and all necessary process details
- Researching and analyzing existing process-related documentation
- Developing task plans, tracking tasks and communicating updates, escalating concerns and issues, and providing status reports
- Producing and maintaining deliverables using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio