Technical Writer

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

The Technical Writer role will work in the Policy and Control Operations team of Information Security.

The work

Technical documentation writing, not transaction processing. Technical writing samples will be requested if granted an interview.

Provide functional and/or technical writing support for resolution of internal program inquiries.

Liaise with other teams members as required to resolve questions/issues in a timely manner. Emphasis on ensuring proper documentation, notification, escalation, tracking and follow up.

Create and write original documents

Develop, review and edit documentation of technical IT products, policies, security standards, processes, procedures and deployments

Conduct relevant research, data analysis, and create reports

Communicate with team members, engineers and Subject Matter Experts to identify the process, document, and publish Standard Operating Procedures

Maintain responsibility for completion and accuracy of work products

Convey technical details clearly to a range of audiences, both in writing and verbally.

What you need

U.S. Citizen required

2+ years of Technical Writing related experience

Strong proficiency in the English language

Ability to work independently and as a team member with desire to be involved

Ability to manage time effectively working across multiple projects and deadlines

Desire to learn new skills

Deep interest in cyber and security challenges in information technology

Technical Writing

Detail Oriented

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Technical proficiency

Government compliance

Bonus if you have

Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail

Excellent communication (written and oral) skills

Great Interpersonal Skills - Team player

Versatile and self-motivator

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Information Security, Business or Risk Management (or equivalent experience)

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$91,300 $184,500 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

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