Technical Writer Contract Opportunity Location: Houston, Texas Technical Writer to work on or Perform organization layout, and production of technical manuals, procedural manuals, brochures, etc. (hard copy and electronic). Key Responsibilities: Develop time-critical documents in a fast-paced environment Gather technical information by interviewing subject matter experts, reviewing existing documents, and hands-on testing of components Write consistent, clear documentation that presents complex information simply and accurately Work with others to develop documentation and communications Perform organization layout, and production of technical manuals, procedural manuals, brochures, etc. (hard copy and electronic) Manage multiple projects simultaneously Key Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in a related aea Minimum of 7+ years of experience as a Technical Writer Experienced with MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Visio Highly computer literate in Microsoft, graphical, and online products Excellent English skills - grammar, spelling, sentence structure, etc. Excellent technical writing skills and the ability to quickly become familiar with technology concepts Ability to independently manage time and publishing projects Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously High level of initiative Excellent communication and organizational skills Ability to learn new tools and technology quickly Expertise with training materials, full-production documents, and oversight of documentation efforts Able to work under very tight deadlines