Sr. Technical Writer - Finance

Job ID:

240301

Location:

DC - L'Enfant Plaza

Full/Part Time:

Full-Time

Posting Open-Close

07/05/2024

-

07/18/2024

Union

NRP

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Job Description

General Hybrid Work Statement:

This opportunity is a hybrid opportunity allowing for flexibility between virtual and in-person work subject to the Authority’s telework policy.

Marketing Statment:

Metro seeks a Senior Technical Writer to support its Finance Department’s Office of Management and Budget (OMBS) which is responsible for the management of the operating and capital budget development, execution, and reporting. This position will support OMBS, specifically the Funds and Grants Management office to write grant applications and prepare grant related briefings, presentations and reports, and support other grant management duties as assigned. The candidate will be responsible for supporting the grants team and project managers to efficiently portray technical activities for the layman to understand The candidate will be responsible for ensuring consistent communications across the agency related to grants, funding, reporting, and fund/project compliance. The candidate will coordinate with legal and other offices on other contractual agreements which support financial resources for the agency and/or project implementation. The candidate will be responsible for the development of board action items, website content, and standardized documents. The candidate will be responsible for conducting editorial reviews of documentation produced. This candidate may support other offices within the Finance Department related to funding and grants.

The Technical Writer is expected to be an effective communicator both orally and in written correspondence with major contributors from within Metro, external to Metro, and from the US Government. Experience in authoring technical documents which are publicly published. Other beneficial experience includes interpreting law and regulations and producing concise interpretation for educating others across the agency. The candidate must be able to craft technical and layman narratives to communicate to broad and varied audiences. It is beneficial if the candidate has experience to analyze and interpret and assist in the preparation of financial information (e.g. project budgets, cost/benefit analysis), and possess a general level of project management skills. This is a multifaceted role. This position requires significant level of inter and intra agency coordination and the ability to be organized to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects concurrently.

This position will report to the Metro Headquarters Building at L’Enfant Plaza. This position currently has three office core days which is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and may be remote on Monday and Friday, this is subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Finance, Public Relations, Communications, English, Marketing, Public Administration, Business Administration, or other related fields.

Experience

• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive work experience developing written communications including authoring or contributing to proposals submitted as a response to a federal contract solicitation or grant funding opportunity. Demonstrated experience in developing benefit cost analyses. Demonstrated ability to author documentation from disparate authors and subject matter areas in a succinct manner.

Certification/Licensure

• N/A

Preferred

• N/A

Medical Group

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

SUMMARY

The Senior Technical Writer – Finance is responsible for combining high-level research, technical/general writing, and editing as well as project management. The incumbent supports the Finance Department and specifically supports the Office of Management and Budget Services (OMBS). The Technical Writer is responsible for the preparation, review, and editing, and/or management of written materials, including but not limited to grant and contract applications, benefit cost analyses, internal/external communications, required progress and financial reports, whitepapers, Board meeting materials (memos, resolutions, presentations), Discretionary Grant Council materials, talking points and presentations, web content, etc. Produced materials may be in a variety of print and multi-media formats. The Technical Writer will collaborate with appropriate subject matter experts to ensure accuracy of content. The Technical Writer will ensure compliance with agency Policy Instructions on written materials, standard operating procedures, and be responsible for the management of storing and archiving records. The Financial Reporting Technical Writer works closely with the Senior Vice-President, Senior Management and specifically with the Director, Funds and Grants Management and reports directly to a Senior Manager within Management & Budget.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts thorough financial analysis, including but not limited to financial statement analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, to support funding proposal.

• Performs advanced level cost benefit analyses to evaluate the financial viability and return on investment or proposed projects or initiatives.

• Leads the development of proposals for Federal, State, and Local Government funding opportunities, including researching funding opportunities, gathering necessary data, and crafting compelling narratives that align with funding requirements and priorities.

• Gather and interpret relevant data and information from various sources to support the development of funding proposals and cost benefit analyses.

• Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including project managers, subject matter experts, and finance professionals, to gather input and ensure accuracy and completeness of proposal content and financial analyses.

• Ensures that all proposals and financial analyses comply with applicable regulations, guidelines, and standards, including Federal, State, and Local Government procurement requirements.

• Translates complex technical concepts and terminology into easy- to- understand documents for informed and educated audiences.

• Prepares and edits responses to various stakeholder inquiries which includes executive level responses.

• Conducts research, drafts, and edits responses on behalf of Finance and OMBS. The responses may include sensitive and confidential information.

• Produces communications and writing in multiple formats, from concept to execution.

• Proofreads, formats documents, and performs style review of materials consistent with agency guidelines.

• Understands, supports, and reinforces the Authority-wide standards for message content, consistency, and tone. Assists in identifying the appropriate communications vehicle and timing. Stay abreast of developments relevant to WMATA’s position on policies and programs.

• Understands the subject-matter experts, coordinates the gathering of content, assisting the writing and editing of responses as needed.

• Creates graphical images, flow charts and diagrams for inclusion in documentation.

• Coordinates and tracks multiple reviews of documents, materials, and project status reports. Prepares routine or discretionary grant applications and associated supporting material.

• Works quickly and independently, meeting all required deadlines to ensure prompt response. Develops professional reports and presentations that target WMATA’s stakeholders and internal customers.

The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment

• Personal interview

• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)

• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)

• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)

• Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.