Writer, Technical Cover Letter

Please consider me for the writer, technical opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for technical writing expertise to create and maintain an Edwards’ style guide and create a culture of good technical documentation practices and continual improvement/controlled English.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience with evaluating software design documents
• Experience with mobile app design and cloud technologies is desirable
• Works independently with limited guidance and manages own workload
• Resolves complex issues and deals with several problems at the same time
• Focuses on high quality, accuracy, and consistency
• Enjoys facing challenging tasks in a flexible and dynamic working environment
• Forwards documents for review and input
• Researches and compiles technical data for use in various operation and maintenance manuals

I am excited to be applying for the position of writer, technical. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for grant/proposal editing and writing services to support the Principal Investigator(s) in developing high quality and highly competitive grant proposals for submission to federal, state, non-profit, internal, and/or private funding agencies and organizations.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience with creating API and SDK documentation, including REST, JSON, and XML
• Experience with HTML, CSS, and Content Management Systems
• Working knowledge of GIT, Jira, and Wiki
• Experience developing communications materials for a Client audience that involves online systems
• Experience working on software development projects in a technical role (developer, technical writer, tester, business analyst) preferred
• Basic knowledge of HTML, SQL and/or a programming language
• Past experience in writing functional requirements
• Strong interest in software and technical writing technologies

In response to your job posting for writer, technical, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for grant/proposal editing and writing services to support the PI in developing high quality and highly competitive grant proposals for submission to federal, state, non-profit, internal, and/or private funding agencies and organizations.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience in the development of Operator, User and Maintenance Manuals in compliance with MIL-STD-40051-2A (page Based Technical Manuals, Electronic Technical Manuals (ETMs), Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs)
• Experience producing graphs with text, graphics, tri-folds
• Works under general supervision, providing solutions to technical writing problems of moderate scope/complexity
• Work well under pressure and stringent deadlines
• Experience with working on DoD ISs, ICDs, specifications, requirements documents, or acquisition documentation preferred
• Security+, Linux, UNIX, or Windows with an Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level 2 Certification
• Strong English language acumen in written and spoken form
• Knowledge in technical writing / copy writing

In response to your job posting for writer, technical, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support for staff and senior technical writers by assisting with mapping out documentation strategies and schedules for project work.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Intermediate experience with MS Office Suite, Adobe InDesign, Adobe PhotoShop, and Adobe Illustrator
• Experienced in developing the following types of documentation
• DOD 8570 IAT level 1, Security + with CE and Environmental Cert
• Understand customer workflows and author documentation on advanced topics
• An understanding of ArcGIS products and online services
• Extensive experience with ArcGIS software or other geospatial technology
• Industry experience in writing software documentation
• Uses proper terminology to explain technical ideas in simple language which can be understood by an average reader

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the writer, technical position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical editing/review of documents/narrative/literature prepared by others to ensure consistent application of appropriate style guide standards and grammatical accuracy/correctness.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience in working in FrameMaker, XML, or Confluence Wiki
• Experience writing for highly technical audiences, such as developers, network administrators and system administrators
• Experience in Wiki will be an added advantage
• Experienced in use of IBM Rational Doors, Synergy, Change, Document Control software and Software Source Control like GitHub
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe
• Publishing software experience
• Experience with database or data storage technologies
• Experience with virtual machines, such as VMWare or Virtual Box