Job Description

Job Title: Engineering Documentation Specialist

Pay Rate: Up to $35.82 /hr. DOE

Location: Canonsburg, PA

Zip Code: 15317

Start Date: Right Away

Job Type: Contract

Keywords: #TechnicalWritingSpecialist #nowhiring

*** Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period of time.***

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Generate, review, and edit documentation that is user-focused and of the highest quality

* Contribute to our technical writing tools, working on everything from style guides to the documentation lifecycle and review process

* Work with Engineering to deliver accurate and compliant documentation that not only informs and instructs, but provides a straightforward user experience

* Collaborate in a team environment to create and validate technical documentation for our Navy customers and sailors.

* Produce exceptionally well-written and presented materials, and to develop the infrastructure and tools needed to create and maintain this documentation across our product range.

* Responsibilities will include creating technical procedures, user guides, release notes, troubleshooting guides, and descriptive documentation.

* Work closely with engineering, product, and business teams throughout all phases of product development, including design, development, testing, and operation.

* Ensure that our customers have access to the right documentation at every stage.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Must be a US Citizen

* Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period of time.

* Bachelor's degree in a related specialized area or field, or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; OR

* Master's degree.

* 2+ years of demonstrated excellence generating technical documentation for an informed audience

* Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and PDF file type formats

* Understanding and demonstrated practice of documentation revision / version control

* Experience reading and interpreting software and hardware user documentation, complex technical products, and highly structured certification processes

* Experience working in digital collaboration environments such as Teams and SharePoint.

* Prior use of document automation platforms, for example PandaDoc, would be a benefit.

* Basic development proficiency

* 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 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

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com

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