Technical Writer

At Prowess Consulting, we focus on providing technology marketing, technical writing, IT infrastructure, and managed services to Fortune 500 companies. Our core values of quality and integrity guide us as we help our clients to achieve their goals. The traits that have made us successful include:

  • Intellectual curiosity
  • Focus and organization
  • A collaborative approach

If you possess these traits, then Prowess may be the place for you.

We are currently seeking a Technical Writer who can multitask with little supervision and deliver content by deadline. Working under the direction of a Project Manager, the Technical Writer will create marketing and technical content aimed at a wide range of readers.

Responsibilities include:

  • Working with software—possibly in the early stages of development—to determine correct procedures and document them.
  • Repurposing existing technical and marketing content to create new documentation.
  • Working with other writers, editors, engineers, subject matter experts, and project managers to outline, write, and test technical documentation.
  • Ensuring that content is accurate, clear, concise, and consistent in tone.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required skills include the ability to:

  • Tailor clear and concise content to the appropriate audience.
  • Approach content with both the big picture in mind and an eye for detail.
  • Communicate effectively with teammates, exhibiting diplomacy and the ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
  • Manage time effectively, completing multiple tasks by deadline in a high-throughput environment.
  • Find answers independently, but also ask questions as needed.
  • Demonstrate initiative in problem solving and learning.
  • Work with ambiguity and conflicting requirements.
  • Adapt to changing writing standards and continue to expand knowledge and understanding of writing.

Other qualifications include:

  • A Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Communication, or an engineering or technical discipline, or equivalent work experience.
  • 1-3 years of experience in technical writing or in a related area.
  • Experience using Microsoft Windows XP or Vista.
  • Interest in learning new skills and technologies.

This is a probationary position with possible full-time employment.