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Technical Writer 
About the Organization Activu Corporation (activu.com) is a provider of intelligent visualization and data collaboration solutions to command and control environments. Powered by Vis/ability, our market leading software, our open system solutions dynamically build "situational awareness" for military, public safety, transportation, energy and corporate security teams by aggregating visual information from across an organization and delivering it to command center video walls, or to operator desktops and mobile devices in the field. Our credentials are stellar in the markets we serve. We are based in Rockaway, NJ and also operate a satellite Washington, DC location.

 
Position Technical Writer  
Description

Experienced Technical Writer who can work remotely interviewing subject matter experts, working hands-on with our products, and writing clear
concise technical documentation for our customers' users.

Summary:
The Technical Writer composes written materials relating to instructions, guidelines and procedures for end-user usage, and organizes material
and completes writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology. The Technical Writer
works closely with other project team members to understand the new product and document new guidelines and procedures. The customer
uses our products to gain deep understanding of how they function for the user.
Location is local to HQ or remote.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Develops technical documentation, in accordance with Company documentation development standards.
  • Interviews subject matter experts, observes work processes, and communicates with business leaders and staff to research and analyze information required for the development or update of policy, procedure, and forms documentation.
  • Prepares, packages, and presents draft documentation to management, compliance/risk, subject matter experts, and appropriate lines of business for review and publication approval.
  • Secures, assembles, and archives accumulated documentation as needed.
  • Conducts and attends all relevant meetings associated with job function, and completes tasks correctly and on time.
  • Performs all related publication functions, as required.
  • Maintains cohesive working relationships with all levels of management, line of business personnel, and team to effectively interface on all projects and deliverables.
  • Follows the Companys policies and procedures and supports the Companys Core Values.
  • Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned.
 
Position Requirements

Qualifications/Skills - required:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of personnel.
  • Experience writing software user manuals
  • Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.
  • Strong technical aptitude.
  • The position requires personal computing skills and the use of software, such as, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), Adobe PDF, etc.
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines, while maintaining accuracy and quality.
  • Strong organization and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on large and small projects, with changing priorities.
  • Strong self-starter and self-motivator, with the ability to work autonomously.
  • Technical Writing: 2-4 years

Qualifications/Skills - desired:

  • Demonstrated experience in the development of policy, procedure, and forms documentation.
  • Experience with multiple mode publication tools and processes: document, web, online help.
  • Experience with Confluence
  • Experience with Jira or other workflow management tools
  • Experience with Agile methodologies, particularly Agile/Scrum

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Life & Disability
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) program + Corporate Match
  • PTO & Vacation

Activu Corporation is a Federal Contractor, and as such is required to follow the President’s Executive Order 14042.

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt  
Location Activu Headquarters  
EOE Statement
Activu Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Activu provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Activu complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  
Tags tech writer, tech pubs, user docs, software manuals, user manuals  

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