Business Analyst/Technical Writer
Large Government Client
Contract: 12+ months, with potential to convert to FTE
Onsite 5x/week in Columbia, SC
Pay: $50-$55hr W2
On a W2 basis ONLY (no corp to corp or 1099)
Skills Required:
1. 2+ years of documented Information Technology related work experience.
2. 2+ years of technical writing experience in positions requiring the development of structured written materials and visual aids.
3. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
4. Ability to interact with internal and external vendors, project team members, management, and agency departments and to build relationships and use facilitation skills with both technical and non-technical personnel.
5. Ability to write, edit, and prepare presentations of technical information for both technical and business personnel using appropriate and illustrative graphical elements.
6. Experience in organizing information in a way that is appropriate for technical explanations without losing sight of the needs and aptitude of the audience.
7. Ability to collaborate and coordinate with multiple teams and vendors.
8. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
9. Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines.
10. Must possess advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, etc.) to include working with templates and style guidelines for branding consistency.
11. Keen attention to detail while maintaining the ability to see the big picture.
12. Ability to absorb and retain complex processes.
13. Demonstrable understanding of the rules of English grammar and usage.
14. Ability to accept changes and constructive criticism in a fast turn-around environment
Job Description:
The BA/Technical Writer will work with various internal teams including agency leadership, Project Directors/Project Managers, Technical Directors/Developers, Business and Technology Stakeholders/Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and other agency staff to create Information Security related business and technical documents and artifacts that will be used both internally and externally by OCS, executive management, agency staff, vendors, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and other stakeholders. We are looking for candidates who are highly organized, can work independently in a fast-paced environment, and produce multiple quality deliverables with varying deadlines. Candidates should be self-starters and creative problem solvers and have the flexibility to learn new products and technologies quickly.
