Provato

Lead Technical Writer

Provato

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Tallahassee • Florida • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

.NETOracle

About the role

  • Lead the development of clear, comprehensive technical and functional documentation derived from current-state system assessments and future-state planning activities.
  • Establish documentation standards, templates, and style guidelines aligned with State requirements.
  • Coordinate documentation activities across technical teams, business SMEs, and project leadership.
  • Ensure consistency, clarity, and quality across all technical and functional deliverables.
  • Lead documentation of existing legacy systems, including application architecture, data flows, integrations, interfaces, and operational processes.
  • Synthesize information gathered from interviews, workshops, and technical assessments into clear, structured documentation.
  • Develop current-state artifacts such as: System overviews and architectural summaries, Business process and functional capability descriptions, Data and integration inventories, Technical constraints, risks, and dependencies.
  • Document legacy environments utilizing technologies such as: C++, Visual Basic 6 (VB6), COBOL, .NET, Oracle relational database platforms.
  • Support documentation of future-state concepts, functional requirements, and technical objectives.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience as a Technical Writer supporting enterprise IT systems or modernization initiatives.
  • Demonstrated experience documenting legacy systems and translating complex technical information into clear, audience-appropriate documentation.
  • Working knowledge of legacy and modern technologies, including: C++, VB6, COBOL, .NET application frameworks, Oracle relational databases.
  • Experience supporting RFP development or procurement documentation in a public-sector environment.
  • Strong facilitation, interviewing, and analytical skills.
  • Exceptional written communication and attention to detail.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Writing, IT, Communications or related field. Master’s Degree preferred.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
C++Visual Basic 6COBOL.NETOracle relational databasetechnical documentationsystem assessmentsfunctional requirementsdata flowsapplication architecture
Soft Skills
facilitationinterviewinganalytical skillswritten communicationattention to detail
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Technical WritingBachelor’s Degree in ITBachelor’s Degree in CommunicationsMaster’s Degree preferred