Technical Writer - Prague CZ

GPWS - TECHNICAL WRITER

Provide technical writing and editing support. Write and edit various functional and technical documents, including user manuals, installation manuals, training manuals, customer service documentation, quick reference guides, etc
Organize material and complete writing assignments according to the existing/established standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
Create, write, and format documents with various Microsoft Outlook tools.
Assist in the development, interpretation, and application of technical documentation standards and policies as required.
Write technical communications and develop documentation packages from scratch.
Prepare briefings, talk papers, and decision papers as required.
Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
Create graphical organizers, such as flowcharts, project calendars, and network diagrams.
Provide recommendations to continuously improve program results and processes.

Required qualifications:
Possess excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to relay complex concepts clearly and logistically to a diverse audience.
Ability to work in fast paced, technical environment with changing priorities, fluid deadlines, and where the bar for quality is set very high.
Ability to work in cross-functional team-setting, and alone on individual assignments occasionally with minimal supervision.
Good interpersonal skills to interact with customers, senior level personnel, and team members.
Ability to multi-task and perform multiple concurrent projects or assignments.
Detail and process-oriented. Strong organization skills to prioritize work, and balance tasks on complex projects.
Possess advanced skills with Microsoft Office products, to include Word and PowerPoint
Experience with SLAs, Service Descriptions and Support Models

Desired qualifications:
Demonstrable experience writing and editing technical documentation and materials, specifically related to the development or deployment of software applications, IT systems, or technical services.
Microsoft Office Certified in Word and PowerPoint preferred.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
2 or more years of technical writing experience.
Experience with or knowledge of SharePoint.
Experience with building and maintaining relationships in a team-based government or professional services environment.