Technical Writer

Overview

DRT Strategies delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to large federal agencies, the U.S. Navy, state and local government and commercial clients in health care, technology, andfinancial services industries.
The three letters of our name, DRT, stand for Driving Resolution Together, which is the core philosophy on which the company was founded. That is, we collaborate with our clients to solve their most pressing challenges - together.
We are problem solvers dedicated to your success, combining Fortune 500 experience with small business responsiveness. We have established a reputation with our clients as a forward-thinking consulting firm with demonstrated success in implementing solutions that lead to meaningful results. Our world-class consultants unite people to work collaboratively to achieve project goals and make your vision a reality.

What are we looking for?

The Technical Writer will be responsible for providing comprehensive technical writing, copy editing, desktop publishing, and maintenance support for programmatic and operational documentation related to DHP systems, programs, and activities.

Fun stuff you will do on the job:

Provide technical guidance to the Program Evaluation Branch in developing, organizing, and updating scientific and programmatic data/information for publication.
Prepare monthly reports summarizing key themes from Monitoring & Evaluation project activities.
Utilize best practices in data visualization techniques to develop tables, figures, and slide presentations for reporting Monitoring & Evaluation data.
Ensure all documents are 508-compliant for publishing on the Web.
Develop, format, copy edit, review, update, and provide desktop publishing and graphic design support for scientific and programmatic documents, including supplemental reports and publications.
Assist with clearance processes for publishing and posting online documents, tracking document review and clearance progress.
Maintain and manage documents in the designated document management system, maintaining accurate records of all legacy, current, and pending technical documents.
This is you:

Proven experience in technical writing, copy editing, and desktop publishing.
Familiarity with data visualization techniques and methods.
Proficiency in document management systems.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with clearance processes for publishing documents is a plus.
Education:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as English, Communications, or a related discipline.
You will wow us even more if you have these skills:

Proven experience in technical writing, copy editing, and desktop publishing.
Familiarity with data visualization techniques and methods.
Proficiency in document management systems.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with clearance processes for publishing documents is a plus.
DRT’s culture is reflective of our core values:

Professionalism:

Be a leader and someone your customers and colleagues can count on by taking ownership and accountability for your work. Demonstrate a solution-oriented mindset and bias for action. Show empathy, dignity, and respect for each other. Be "high minded", maintain a calm demeanor when dealing with ambiguity or adversity and stay out of the fray (i.e., avoid drama).
Quality:

Do things right and do the right thing. Pursue excellence in your work by delivering quality services and products that provide high value and return on investment (ROI).
Teamwork:

Work with each other, the customer, and DRT. Demonstrate flexibility, a positive attitude and willingness to work collaboratively to help others and share information.
Customer Mission Focused:

Commit to customer success and strive to exceed expectations by understanding the mission, executing the customer's vision, and solving challenges to drive results and achieve mission goals. Build meaningful customer relationships by asking thoughtful questions, listening, and operating transparently.
Growth Mindedness:

Commit to company, team, and personal growth. Embrace an entrepreneurial spirit by actively seeking opportunities to support new customer projects and/or solve problems. Actively work to improve your skills, learn to be comfortable with ambiguity, and be resourceful and willing to figure things out and add value.
Our culture fosters teamwork and transparency, empowering you to do great work.Our talented employees drive the success of the company – so our leadership is devoted toyoursuccess. We respect you as an individual. We recognize your contributions. We invest in your professional growth. Join us and let's continue to build your careertogether.

Currently due to the remote working status of the federal government, most DRT employees are teleworking from home and leveraging video conferencing along with other virtual productivity tools. Under normal circumstances, most of our positions are required to report onsite. However, DRT has not yet determined when employees will be required to return to their onsite workspaces. Please be aware that at the time a date is determined to return to the worksite, the requirement of this position may be to report in person to the work location.

DRT Strategies, Inc. (DRT) celebrates diversity and is proud to provideEqual Employment Opportunities (EEO)to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, DRT complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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