Technical Writing Specialist

ACARA Solutions and our client in Canonsburg, PA has a contract-to-direct hire position available.

Sr. Technical Writing Specialist

• Create and Maintain Documentation: Develop high-quality technical materials such as procedures, user guides, release notes, troubleshooting documents, and system descriptions.
• Collaboration Across Teams: Partner with engineering, product, and business teams throughout all stages of product development, from design and testing to deployment and operation, ensuring documentation aligns with product updates and customer needs.
• Produce Clear and User-Focused Content: Generate, review, and edit technical documentation that is both informative and easy to understand for users.
• Enhance Technical Writing Tools: Contribute to the development and improvement of writing tools, including style guides, document templates, and documentation lifecycle processes.
• Ensure Compliance and Accuracy: Work closely with engineering teams to ensure all technical content is accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with regulatory standards, while providing a seamless and intuitive user experience.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in improving documentation practices, processes, and tools to streamline workflows and maintain high standards.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 2 years experience in generating technical documentation for an informed audience
• Minimum of 2 years experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and PDF file type formats
• Minimum of 2 years experience in documentation revision/version control
• Minimum of 2 years experience with reading and interpreting software and hardware user documentation, complex technical products, and highly structured certification processes
• Minimum of 2 years experience in digital collaboration environments such as Teams and SharePoint.

• Master's Degree
• Prior use of document automation platforms, for example, PandaDoc.
• Basic development proficiency - we value the ability to apply technical best practices to documentation systems
• Demonstrated passion for excellent documentation and user experiences
• Clear and persuasive writing and in-person communication skills for a variety of audiences
• Solid knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to tailor communication to the target audience through effective listening and interviewing skills
• Solid understanding of DoD MIL standards and style guides and the ability to adhere to and implement such standards to technical documentation
• Passion to learn new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
• A team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• The ability to thrive with a high level of autonomy and responsibility, managing competing demands and occasional tight deadlines

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person,' as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.