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Junior technical writer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in junior technical writer job postings.
Sample junior technical writer requirements
  • Strong technical writing skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to learn new software quickly
  • Basic understanding of programming languages
  • Attention to detail
Sample required junior technical writer soft skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Junior technical writer job description example 1

The Shaw Group junior technical writer job description

This position may work from any of the following locations: Hybrid office schedule if within 75 miles of the Houston, TX or Richmond, VA office. Remote with the ability to travel at least 5% from the following states: Texas if more than 75 miles from the office location, Virginia if more than 75 miles from the office location, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Michigan, New Jersey, Minnesota, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Utah.

** Shaw Systems employees are not authorized to work in any state not listed above our outside of the US without specific written permission from their direct manager and approval from the Information Security Office.**


Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.


Work Environment and Physical Demands


This is a full-time position. Days of work are Monday through Friday. The daily schedule may vary from 7 am – 4 pm, 8 am – 5 pm or 9 am – 6 pm, and occasional afterhours or weekend work may be required. Hours may vary or exceed 40 in any given week depending on the needs of the business.


Travel


5 - 10% domestic travel required to either Shaw office location.

EEO Statement


Shaw provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Shaw complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Junior technical writer job description example 2

IPT Associates junior technical writer job description

Huntsville, AL

IPT's Technology Solutions Team is passionate about providing our customers with technical solutions that satisfy their business needs. Through collaborative interactions with customers, team members, subject matter experts (SMEs), technical leaders, and partners we design practical solutions that solve real problems for major government and business organizations. As a member of our Technology Solutions group, you will work with a team of technologists focused on delivering innovative business solutions using emerging technologies through proven successful methods.

Our Team:

We are looking for talented people who are enthusiastic about applying technology to deliver innovative outcomes with "fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service." Our belief is that our people are the key to success. By encouraging and enabling continued learning, our team members grow to achieve their personal career goals. We are looking for:

Smart people with a passion for technology

Ability to solve challenging business problems

Self-directed professionals

Hunger to continually learn and grow

IPT is looking for great talented people to support the work at the Army Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC). AvMC is the Army's focal point for providing research, development and engineering technology and services for aviation and missile platforms across the life cycle. AvMC's mission is to "deliver collaborative and innovative aviation and missile capabilities for responsive and cost-effective research, development, and life cycle engineering solutions" to equip the Warfighter with the best technology today and tomorrow.

Responsibilities:

+ Supports the composition and finalization of technical documentation, including specifications and user manuals, in the style and format required by the task

+ Maintain an online electronic library of self-help instructional material and internal operating procedures for end users. These include FAQs, Announcements, Known Issues, SOPs and User Guides

+ Maintain a Knowledge base for use by end user support Technicians to quickly and respond to known issues

+ Plans, develops, maintains, rewrites, and produces technical and deliverable documents as required by the client, regulations and/or specifications

+ Coordinates with various team leads and specialists to perform document review, edit and formalization of documents

+ Works independently

Requirements:

+ Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

+ Great communication and organizational skills

+ Three (3) years of prior experience in a similar role

+ Sec+ desired

+ US Secret Clearance

IPT Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, status as a veteran or disabled veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions, including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, returns from lay-off, terminations, and social and recreational programs on the principles of equal employment opportunity. Our employees have diverse backgrounds, skills, and ideas that collectively contribute to a rich working environment and greater opportunity for innovation.

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Junior technical writer job description example 3

Leidos junior technical writer job description

Leidos is a FORTUNE 500 company bringing a mix of innovative technology and sector expertise to customers in the national security, engineering, and the health industries.

Leidos is seeking a Junior Technical Writer to support the Global Command and Control System - Joint (GCCS-J) Software Sustainment and Modernization program.

GCCS-J is the Department of Defense (DoD) Joint Command and Control (C2) system of record for achieving full spectrum dominance. The GCCS-J system is a suite of mission applications that provides critical joint warfighting C2 capabilities and is the principal foundation for dominant battlespace awareness, providing an integrated, near real-time picture of the battlespace necessary to conduct joint and multinational operations. GCCS-J provides a robust and seamless C2 capability to the Commander-in-Chief (CINC), Secretary of Defense (SECDEF), National Military Command Center (NMCC), Combatant Commanders (CCDRs), Joint Force Commanders, and Service Component Commanders. GCCS-J offers vital connectivity to the systems the joint warfighter uses to plan, execute, and manage military operations.
We are expecting award in early Fall 2022.

Primary Responsibilities:

+ Works with and learns from the Program Manager/Deputy Program Manager and Chief Engineer to accomplish the following:

+ Writes a variety of technical articles, reports, brochures, and/or manuals for documentation for a wide range of uses.

+ Coordinates the display of graphics and the production of documents.

+ Ensures content is of high quality and conforms to standards.

+ Attends meetings and produces notes within 24 hours.

+ Aids in the development and production of Contract Deliverables.

+ Monitors and Tracks Contract Deliverable Schedule due dates.

Basic Qualifications:

+ High school or equivalent and 3 to 6 years' experience.

+ US citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD TS/SCI security clearance.

+ Good verbal and written skills.

+ Demonstrates strong work ethic, works well within an engineering team, mission oriented, and takes personal pride in work.

+ Ability to multi-task and function in a dynamic fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Bachelors degree and 1-3 years of prior relevant experience.

+ Experience working on any of the Global Command and Control System Family of Systems to include GCCS-A, GCCS-M or any other Command and Control program for any service component or COCOM.

Pay Range:Pay Range $50,700.00 - $78,000.00 - $105,300.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

REQNUMBER: R-00094944

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
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Updated March 14, 2024

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