Technical Writer/Editor

Technical Writer/Editor

Technical Writer/Editor


Requisition Number: LW19597
Location: SIERRA VISTA, AZ US
Travel Involved: None
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)
Skills:

Position Summary:
Avaya Government
Solutions (AvayaGov) is one of the nation's strongest and most
dynamic systems solutions providers. AvayaGov specializes in the
acquisition, design, engineering, evaluation, and development of
advanced IT systems and data communications networks for information
systems and applications. Our long tradition of success is
attributable to the bright, driven professionals at AvayaGov.

Avaya Government Solutions has an opening for a
Technical Writer located in Sierra Vista, AZ.

The ideal candidate will be
primarily responsible for the following:

* Assists in
collecting and organizing information required for preparation of
technical guides, white papers, user's manuals, training materials,
installation guides, proposals, and reports.
* Edits
functional descriptions, system specifications, technical guides,
white papers, user's manuals, special reports, or any other customer
deliverables and documents.
* Writes,
rewrites, and edits reports, articles, software documentation for
information technology systems following DOD regulations, and new
releases of technical material.
* Applies
audio/visual communications techniques to scientific subject
matter.
* Determines
the scope and timeline of new documentation projects in order to plan
projects. Coordinates project plans, determines resources,
etc.
* Interviews
programmers, engineers, developers, and other technical personnel.
Reads previous documentation and design notes, and uses computer
based training or company technical products to gather and research
complex technical information for use in complex
documentation.
* Creates,
compiles, and delivers complex system/software developmental
documentation packages including, but not limited to narratives,
logic diagrams, input and output samples, input preparation
instructions, job setup information, etc., from technical project
team inputs, system requirements analysis, system design
specifications, technical system design, technical procedure
development, configuration control requirements, test and training
specifications, and programming notes.
* Assists in
establishing style guidelines and standards for texts and
illustrations to meet business needs.
* Provides
leadership and work guidance to less experienced
personnel.


Requirements
Education:Bachelors Degree or Equivalent
Experience:0-5 yrs

Minimum
Education/Experience: Bachelor of Science degree with
2 years of experience is required.
Qualifications:
* Strongcommunication skillsto communicate systems
proposals to management and customers and provide systems diagnoses
and resolution for current systems

* Strong organization skills to prioritize work,
balance and lead complex projects

* Good interpersonal skills to interact with
customers, senior level personnel, subordinates, and team members

* Good leadership skills to guide and mentor the
work of less experienced personnel

* Ability to integrate complex hardwareand softwaresystems

* Ability to work independently and as part of a
global team
Security Clearance: Secret or the ability to obtain secret
Clearance


***************** No Agencies Please
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Avaya Government Solutions offers competitive salaries and a
comprehensive benefits package.
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Avaya Government Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity
employer.
Any prospect tentatively selected for this position
will be required to submit to testing to screen for illegal drug use
prior to employment.