Technical Writer

Position Description:

CGI Federal is seeking a Technical Writer to join our team in documenting financial processes and solutions to the latest challenges using new technology, supporting our client in their journey to embrace process re-engineering and automation and new technologies.
This position is located in our Fairfax,VA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including standard operating procedures, user instruction, technical specifications, and/or API documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and business process re-engineering teams for accurate and up-to-date documentation.
- Communicate complex financial or technical concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
- Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers
- Document integration processes and procedures
- Organize material and complete writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology
- Recommend improvements in standard processes, including document templates and communication with the technical team members.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

- 3+ years of experience developing and maintaining technical documentation
- Strong writing and editing skills in technical documentation
- Ability to explain complex technical ideas in simple terms
- Experience with documentation tools (e.g., Markdown, Confluence, Jira, etc.)
- Ability to work well with a team of application developers including the ability to take content provided by the technical team and build customer-ready documents around the content.
- Ability to write in explanatory and procedural styles for technical and non-technical audiences and be skilled at prioritization and multi-tasking
- Strong proficiency with MS Office applications, have excellent grammar skills and a strong attention to detail.
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and license and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $55,.00 - $,.00.
At CGI we call our professionals “members” to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners,
empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company.
CGI’s benefits include:
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the (k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Member assistance and wellness programs
Due to the nature of this government contract, US Citizenship is required.
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