We are in need of a resourceful Technical Writer to join our collaborative team at Blackrock Strategy in Huntsville, AL.
Growing your career as a Full Time Technical Writer is a remarkable opportunity to develop important skills.
If you are strong in project management, strategic planning and have the right talent for the job, then apply for the position of Technical Writer at Blackrock Strategy today!
Blackrock Strategy LLC is an international risk management company providing commercial and government clients with the best insights and intelligence available to make informed decisions for their people and stakeholders.
Blackrock Strategy is searching for a technical writer to join our team. The Technical Writer will create and revise technical documents such as reports and assessments. This candidate will evaluate content and work with stakeholders to ensure accuracy, structure, and intended audience.
Responsibilities: Writes and edits technical documents including reports and technology assessments. Meets with project managers to learn about specific products or processes. Assesses the audience needs for whom the technical and procedural documentation is intended; adjusts tone and technical terms used to meet those needs and to ensure understanding. Plans writing processes and sets timelines and deadlines. Creates or works with project manager to create diagrams, charts, and other visual aids to assist readers in understanding a product or process. Researches, outlines, writes, and edits content, working closely with various departments to understand project requirements. Gathers information from subject-matter experts and develop, organize, and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation. Works with assessors and support leads to identify documentation repositories, revise and edit, and determine best solutions for data compilation and centralized storage. Performs other related duties as assigned. Education and Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience is desired or High School degree with 9 years of experience
Desired Experience: Experience with organizing material and completing writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology; and reviewing published materials and recommending revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.
Developing, writing, and editing material 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, receives assignment from supervisor, observes production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
Providing support in laying out material for publication, arranging for typing, duplication, and distribution of material, write speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases, editing, standardizing, or making changes to material prepared by other writers or project personnel.
Desired Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent writing and grammatical skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to present complex data in clear, concise text. Ability to meet deadlines and to work independently. Ability to edit and proofread work of colleagues. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN Active DoD SECURITY CLEARANCE Must pass physical and health requirements Must pass testing requirements Individual must accept and meet all program standards and guidelines Individual should possess reasonable interactive and social skills LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read in English to analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, government regulations, and procedure manuals. Ability to write in English for routine reports and correspondence.
REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems by defining the problem, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions. Ability to apply common sense.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must have a valid driver's license issued by state of residence. Must have or be able to obtain a Top-Secret level security clearance with access to sensitive compartmented information. Must have a valid United States passport.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and see.
Sit or stand for periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment is a 3,000sq ft small business facility located near Lowe Mill constructed in 2021. Remote or Hybrid work is possible after training and on an as-needed basis.
HOW TO APPLY Applicants should send a resume and cover letter outlining how they meet the specific requirements of the position to View email address on jobs.institutedata.com.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Blackrock Strategy LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate:
Huntsville, AL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred) Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience:
Technical writing: 5 years (Preferred) Editing: 5 years (Preferred) Security clearance:
Top Secret (Preferred) Work Location: In person
Benefits of working as a Technical Writer in Huntsville, AL:
? Excellent benefits
? Rapid Progression
? Generous Compensation
