Technical Writer
BC Forward

Technical Writer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Technical Writer Remote opportunity!

Position Title: Technical Writer

Location: Remote
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 8 months

Job Type: [FULL TIME] (>=40 HRS WEEKLY)], [CONTRACT], [Remote]
Pay Range: $48/hr. - $50/hr.

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).
Title: Technical Writer

Location: Remote

Duration: 8 Months (Potential chances for extension)

Summary:

Summary of work to be performed by contractor: Produces a major portion of a complex documentation set (i.e. online help, how-to, and scenario guidance) that complies with documentation plan requirements. Includes writing, editing, updating, capturing and adding screen shots as needed (limited), and publishing. Develops and tests complex user scenarios that show how to use the product being documented. Ability to interact with Product SMEs, Product Managers, Engineers, Designers and Researcher to identify content needs. May instruct others in writing styles to support creation of documentation and guidance. Writes and helps implement documentation plan including reviewing data to inform improvements. Ability to shift technical language to usable, friendly, modern voice content for customers (end-users, admins, operators). Knowledge of publishing products C3 and GitHub (strongly preferred but not required). Skilled in technical writing, editing, and proofreading. Knowledge of Style Guide (preferred, not required).

Job Responsibilities:

• 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
• Confer with client to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publication

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science or English, journalism, communications
• 5-7 years' experience required

Candidate Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: 5-7 overall years of experience in the field.
• Degrees or certifications required: bachelor's degree is required to be eligible for this role. Computer science, technical writing, UX, or English preferred, but any degree fulfills the requirement.
• Disqualifiers: Candidates with less than year left in tenure will not be eligible for the role.
• Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would contain Knowledge of GitHub and Markdown, as familiarity with these tools would be highly beneficial .
• Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on The percentage of content that they're able to keep fresh and deadlines

Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience

Minimum 5-7 years' experience with Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills .

Minimum 5-7 years' experience with Experience in in creating documentation for a technical audience .

Minimum 5-7 years' experience with Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.
About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.

This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 230226 when responding to this ad.

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Salary Details

This salary was provided in the Job Posting.

$48-$50

Hourly Salary

Job Snapshot

Employee Type
Contractor

Location
Redmond, WA (Onsite)

Job Type
Information Technology

Experience
Not Specified

Date Posted
10/11/2024

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