Technical Writer

Job Title: Technical Writer 
Location: Remote but Kansas City or Fort Collins, CO a plus 
Clearance Required: Public Trust 

The contractor will provide technical writers to gather, analyze, translate and compose technical information into clear and concise language that is easily understood by technical and non-technical personnel, but also follow government guidelines and directives, to include: 

• NIST Special Publications 
• Federal Information Security Management Act  
• Federal Information Processing Standards and 
• OMB Directives and Circulars. 

This will ensure that successful and repeatable security processes can be implemented and followed for what are often very detailed and complex issues.  The contractor is responsible for the following: 

• Maintain current and create future technical and process environment documents, to include systems and operational architectures. 
• Conduct a gap analysis of current documentation in the document library and evaluate and make recommendations as to updates and changes. 
• Identify enhancements to current documentation and, upon approval from the Government Lead, update related documents or develop new documentation records as needed. 
• Compose, edit and review technical documents including user’s manuals, training materials, proposals and reports or other customer deliverables and documents as required. 
• Support developing internal USDA policies and standards, including oversight and compliance, service level agreements, and procedures needed to support the operations of ISC and OCIO. 
• Provide analysis and recommendations concerning USDA security policies regarding ISC and OCIO and analysis of other functions as requested by the USDA. 
• Support implementation of SharePoint-based workflows, development of dashboards, and provide user level training as needed. 
• Provide automation and increased efficiency to a user base with high operational tempo. 
• Gather and document business requirements, day-to-day coordination and administration of tasks, ensuring quality and productivity standards are maintained while meeting customer schedules. 
• Establish and maintain effective and collaborative relationships with customers, end users and other team members. 

Required Experience 

• BS/BA in English or Technical Writing. 
• IT or Cyber Writing Experience  
• 2-4 years of Exceptional proficiency in writing and editing skills using MS Office. 
• Experience with government writing such as  

Preferred Experience 

• 508 compliance writing experience 
• Experience working with the USDA 
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize staff requests, and set expectations. 
• Meticulous attention to detail and effective professional correspondence. 
• Self-sufficient and resourceful, and able to work independently and take ownership of the project. 
• Ability to work under tight deadlines 

Alpha Omega Integration, LLC (Alpha Omega) is committed to the development of a creative, diverse, and inclusive work environment.  In accordance with the law and our organizational values, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status)”.  Final hiring decisions at Alpha Omega will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.    

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA, women, people over 40, and differently-abled folks are strongly encouraged to apply.