Remote Technical Writer Job in Washington, DC BLEN, Inc. (8a/SDVOSB/HUBZone)

Who you are

• 6-9 years' experience writing and editing developer documentation
• Proven ability to lead documentation projects
• Excellent developmental editing, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to produce quality documentation with aggressive deadlines
• Proven ability to work well with people and on a team
• Experience writing for an international audience
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English
• Experience with HTML/CSS/Markdown language and git repositories
• Basic understanding of JavaScript and Web concepts, with ability to test small snippets of code
• Familiarity with modern content guidelines, documentation release processes, and management tools
• Must be a US Citizen or legal resident and able to work domestically
• Must be able to attain low-level security clearance

Desirables

• Advanced degree in Technical Communication or related field
• Experience with DITA and other structured authoring methodologies
• Proficiency with authoring systems like Adobe Technical Communication Suite oXygen or XMetaL
• Experience detailing APIs and Web technologies
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies
• Knowledge of accessibility standards for documentation
• Experience with documentation localization processes
• Certifications in technical writing or related fields

What the job involves

• Drive our documentation strategy, starting with the information architecture and extending to identifying the most crucial content
• Define documentation standards, process improvements, and champion their adoption across the organization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure documentation is comprehensive and strategically aligned to meet the diverse needs of our developer community
• Write and edit clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation for developers, including API references, user guides, and tutorials
• Lead documentation projects, managing timelines and deliverables
• Produce quality documentation within aggressive deadlines
• Work with emerging technologies and multiple products or domains
• Develop content for an international audience, ensuring clarity and cultural sensitivity
• Implement and maintain documentation in various formats, including HTML, DITA, and Markdown
• Utilize authoring systems and tools to streamline the documentation process
• Proofread and edit technical content with high attention to detail
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather and validate technical information
• Maintain documentation throughout product lifecycles, ensuring it remains current and relevant
• Gather and analyze user feedback to continually improve documentation quality and usability
• Stay updated with industry trends in technical writing and documentation best practices