Technical Writer

Job Description – Technical Writer (180001ZQ)

Carlson Wagonlit Travel Sato Travel (CWTSatoTravel) is seeking a Technical Writer for our E2 Solutions team in Minnetonka, Minnesota. E2 Solutions is a web‑based, end‑to‑end travel and expense management application that offers our Government clients a convenient and user‑friendly web‑based program to create and track travel authorizations, get approvals, make electronic fund transfers, and book travel reservations.

As a Technical Writer, you will be responsible for writing and editing customer‑facing documentation for the E2 Solutions web‑based eTravel management system. You must be a self‑starter with excellent research skills who can communicate complex ideas in simple and straightforward language.

"CWT is a global company that feels like a small employer, where I'm valued and not just a number. I have had so many opportunities and there is still room to grow."

About CWTSato Travel

As the U.S. military and government division of Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), CWTSatoTravel is a global leader specializing in seamless travel management services to our U.S. federal clients. We employ a team of more than 900 associates throughout 187 locations in 14 countries and U.S. territories. Though our offices are spread across the world, we are a tight‑knit group with access to resources and innovations that enable us to deliver the best services in the industry.

We are very proud of our 65+ year history serving U.S. military and government clients, and are always looking for new talent to help us grow as a team. Our most valuable asset as a company is the quality of our people. We are a growing family, and encourage you to check out our career opportunities and start your journey with CWTSatoTravel today.

• Deployment and support of integrated help for the E2 Solutions web‑based eTravel management system.
• Creates, edits and updates a wide range of customer‑facing documentation including:
• • Web‑based application release notes.
  • Knowledge‑base answers related to application functions and user problems.
  • Standard reports catalog.
  • Other documents, as needed.
• Completes writing assignments according to set standards.
• Uses hands‑on experience to learn system capabilities.
• Provides usability feedback to the Business Analyst team to ensure system messaging remains clear and customer‑focused.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a technical writing role.
• Experience working with web‑based applications.
• Experience writing for a non‑technical audience.
• Effective communication (written and verbal); clear, concise. Willing to conform to established document formats when needed.
• Demonstrated ability to work within tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and produce materials in a timely fashion.
• Willing to perform research and work with application to capture images and process flow information.
• Comfortable working with others/teams at all levels; ability to manage review process; confident in publishing documentation without significant feedback when necessary.
• Ability to respond effectively to multiple conflicting priorities and respond to unexpected changes.
• Familiarity with 508 Accessibility standards and user experience analysis a plus.
• Familiarity with the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) and federal expense management systems a plus.
• Experience working in an Agile environment a plus.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

This is a telecommute position.

Primary location:
Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Employment type:

Standard. Job family:
Information Technology. Scope:
Global. Travel:
Yes, 5% of the time. Shift: Day job. Organization:  & Government. Experience level: 5 to 7 years. Job posting:
May 9, 2018.

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