Technical Writer I

About This Role

This night-shift post on the cardiac ward pairs patient care with mentoring new nurses.

Responsibilities

• Revise or write standardized material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment
• Receive technical direction from a supervisor or senior writer, notes or manuals containing operating procedures, and details from the manufacturer's catalogs, drawings, and other data related to the operation, maintenance, and service of equipment
• Access blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail
• Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology
• Maintain records and files of work and revisions
• Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material
• Assist in laying out material for publication
• Arrange for typing, duplication and distribution of material
• Assist in writing speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases
• Specialize in writing material regarding work methods and procedures
• Assist in the development of Contract Data Requirements List, standard operating procedures, and policies
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of contractual requirements

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED; Vocational training commensurate with Department of Labor functional description
• At least three (3) years of experience performing technical writing duties
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Experience with document management systems and version control
• US citizenship is required
• Applicants must be able to obtain a security clearance

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules and remote/hybrid opportunities (depending on the role)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account and health savings account options
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Voluntary insurance such as: short-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness

Important Details

• This position is a McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) position

About the Company

Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc. (Sierra), provides industry-leading technologies in software engineering and application development. They solve the nation’s most complex, next-generation modernization and readiness challenges across defense, federal, and commercial markets. Sierra is a small, disadvantaged, minority-owned business that values its employees who provide superior services and solutions to their customers. Sierra has a proud history of hiring veterans and encourages those who have served in the armed forces to apply. Sierra is an honored recipient of several awards.