Job description

FAR Group headquartered in Stafford, VA., is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that provides federal professional services, primarily engaged in providing advanced information technology, cyber security, management systems support, as well as business and infrastructure management services.

We are among the most innovative, respected, and ethical providers of technology solutions to the United States government. Our mission is to provide superior-quality, innovative, information technology solutions that help federal agencies best aid, serve, and protect the American people.
Job Title: Technical WriterJob Summary:
FAR Group is currently seeking a successful Technical Writer.
Work Location:
The speakers will present remotely over Zoom, Teams or a similar platform. All meetings will be remote.

Requirements:

Education:

A bachelor’s degree in the field of study or related field. (Optional if the candidate has a minimum of 5 years of experience working as a specification writer)

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience working as a specification writer. (Optional if the candidate has a bachelor’s degree in the field of study or related field)
• One (1) year experience in screening visitors and telephone calls to the supervisor; reviewing non-technical correspondence prepared by others for proper attachments, signatures, and compliance with organizational policies; utilizing automated tracking system to ensure that assignments are completed by staff; procuring office services, supplies, and equipment; and utilizing a variety of office automation software and administrative procedures to coordinate office management services.

Skills and Abilities:

Shall possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to work independently and technically proficient to successfully perform their job task.

Communication and Language:

Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills: able to coordinate and resolve complex communication or logistic related issues in a multi-level organization.

Duties:

The Technical Writer will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

• Analyze and review customer requests determine work requirements, develop performance work statements, scopes of work, required documentation for inclusion into delivery orders or task orders for existing contracts and develop cost estimates.
• Revise or write material that is standardized for reports, briefs, proposals, and related technical operation, and maintenance of industrial machinery.
• Receive assignments and technical information from a supervisor or senior writer, may be provide notes or manuals containing operating procedures and details, and may observe production, developmental or experimental activities to verify the provided operating procedures.
• Access manufactures’ catalog, drawings and other data relative to operations, maintenance, specifications and product samples to integrate and explain operating procedures, and production cycles.
• Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, style and terminology, maintain records and files of work and revisions, select material for publication and arrange for distribution of material.
• Apply performance standards and cost estimating methods to develop comprehensive independent estimates.
• Provide agendas and minutes of all formal reviews and briefings.
• Maintain a file of started, completed and ongoing work order forms.
• Prepare reports as required to document the daily actions assigned.
• Onsite support required during normal working hours between 06:00 to 18:00, Monday thru Friday, may be required to work overtime to meet program goals and objectives.
• In this capacity, the Technical Writer revises or writes material that is mostly standardized for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment.
• The incumbent receives assignment and technical information from a supervisor or senior writer, may be provided notes or manuals containing operating procedures and details, and may observe production, developmental or experimental activities to expand or verify the provided operating procedures and details.
• This worker accesses manufacturers' catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment, may have access to blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
• This writer organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology, may maintain records and files of work and revisions, may select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material, assist in laying out material for publication, and arrange for typing, duplication and distribution of material. This writer may draft speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases, or specialize in writing material regarding work methods and procedures.

Why FAR Group?
You can take pride in working for a company dedicated to serving our government by providing the best, most cost-effective solutions for the US Government. Our work helps the US Government secure our nation, support the efforts of our military and intelligence communities, and provide lifesaving medical services to our soldiers, vets, and their families.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.18 - $40.11 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Experience:

• Microsoft Powerpoint: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

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