Technical Writer

Position Title: Technical Writer

Position Summary : Avineon, Inc. is seeking an energetic individual to join our project team as a Technical Writer.  The individual will be responsible for supporting software development projects by developing technical documentation throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). 

Requirements and Responsibilities:

  • Research, write, edit, and proofread technical data for documents including, but not limited to: user's manuals, system design documents, use case documents, requirements traceability matrices, version description documents
  • Determine scope and timeline of new documentation projects in order to plan projects, how they will fit into larger project plans, and how to coordinate with other groups
  • Communicate with the customer, analysts, SMEs, programmers, engineers, developers and other technical personnel in the process of developing materials
  • Provide leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel
  • Knowledge/experience with CMMI, SDLC, ClearCase, ClearQuest, RequisitePro desired
  • Must have excellent oral and written communications skills to ensure effective communications with all levels of management  and the project team

Experience and Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in communications, journalism, technical writing or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must have three (3) or more years of technical writing experience.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office tools.

Clearance:

Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain/maintain Security Clearance.
DEA/DOD clearance preferred.

Work Location:

Pentagon City, VA

Ref: # HRCIV101 Email: Human Resources

Avineon is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer