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Business Process Analyst / Technical Writer
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A Technical Writer writes product instructions, user manuals or other material that helps to explain complex information or procedures. Writes help information available to customers online, or clear explanations of company policies. Supports internal communication among different technical, engineering and scientific specialists working on a project or product. Creates product documentation, and provides input for improving product design.
$77,072 / year median in Virginia
-5% projected decline
Job Description
- Review, revise, and edit correspondence for grammar, formatting, and compliance with DoD, Department of the Army, NGB, and ARNG policy, using Microsoft track changes.
- Identify, accept, and route new ETS tasks in the SGS Administrative queue within one business day; review and redistribute tasks within three business days.
- Monitor the organization's network for proposed announcements and disseminate them via the Guard Knowledge Network (GKN) portal and email within two business days; release official daily announcements between 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
- Research and verify regulatory and organizational procedures are correctly reflected in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP); attend working groups and draft SOP portions.
- Review official SGS Action Officer (AO) training slides for grammar and formatting; construct Executive Level Writing training materials and deliver oral presentations at SGS AO Training events.
- Maintain and modify the SGS website/SharePoint page; prepare and conduct editorial support for the Chief of Staff's Office. Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in technical writing, correspondence editing, or business process documentation in a DoD or federal environment.
- Demonstrated experience developing SOPs, training materials, and process-improvement documentation.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration/Management, Public Administration, Information Science, English, Communications, or Journalism (preferred).
- Familiarity with AR 25-50 and ARNG Memorandum 25-52 correspondence standards (preferred).
- Army National Guard (ARNG) or military correspondence experience preferred; prior military background helpful.
- Must have active SECRET clearance. Why Join Chartis Federal? We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Retirement plans with company contributions
- Professional development opportunities and career growth support
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued At Chartis Federal, we believe in fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation while supporting critical national security missions.