Contract with Government of the District of Columbia
MPD: 300 Indiana Avenue NW NW, Washington, DC
Position closes 12/24/12
Duration: 4 + months
Required Skills/Experience:
Experience with creating technical documentation (Required 8 Years)
Experience creating white papers (Required 8 Years)
Experience creating strategic plans, design specifications (Required 8 Years)
Experience with Word Software (Required 8 Years)
Experience with Visio Software (Required 8 Years)
Experience with Publishing Software (Required 8 Years)
Experience with PowerPoint (Required 8 Years)
Experience with facilitating Business Process Improvement Teams (Nice to have 8 Years)
Experience with real time documentation (Required 8 Years)
Experience working with project teams (Required 8 Years)
Strong verbal and written communication skills (Required 8 Years)
Experience writing policy and legislation (Highly desired 8 Years)
Ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience (Required 8 Years)
Experience in the private, non-profit, and public sectors (Desired 8 Years)
Complete Description:
The purpose of the Digital Inclusion Program is to leverage the power of technology to connect communities with opportunities. This means ensuring all District residents have meaningful access to computers and high-speed broadband.
The Technical Writer will design, create, and maintain technical documentation for the Digital Inclusion program, including, but not limited to, a digital inclusion strategic plan, design specifications, and white papers. The candidate should have knowledge and experience writing about current technology issues, such as broadband access, the digital divide, and general wireless technology. The candidate should also possess experience writing policy.
Responsibilities include drafting, editing and publishing program documentation. Documentation must be done in real time as outcomes from business user group discussions. The Technical Writer ensures clarity and accuracy of system documentation in a logical and user friendly manner.
Behavior Characteristics:
Must be “emotionally intelligent”- able to listen to business users and read between the lines, have keen observation, intuitive, and reasoning skills. Must value the essential role conflict and resistance in creating excellent outcomes.
Background check is required, if selected for the position. There are no reimbursable expenses allocated to this position.