Technical Writer

Tilson is on a mission to build America's information infrastructure and we are seeking individuals from across the country to join us. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. for 13 years in a row, Tilson is a high growth team of driven professionals with a national practice. We build high-performing teams who take on the largest and most impactful projects for our clients.

Position Details

Tilson is looking for a skilled Technical Writer to work with Tilson's Broadband Consulting practice to undertake a variety of content-creation activities related to the development state and local broadband plans. This work involves explaining to non-technical audiences, key broadband technology and industry trends affecting the deployment and use of broadband services. The Technical Writer is responsible for working with our team of consultants to synthesize various analyses into articulate, clear, and meaningful written reports and relevant infographics. The successful candidate will also participate in assisting clients in drafting Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for various telecom related services and assisting throughout vendor selection processes as necessary.

Responsibilities

Responsible for drafting well written, organized, and clear deliverables communicating the consulting teams.
Analysis of state and federal broadband policies and programs.
Collection and analysis of broadband availability, adoption, and quality data.
Analysis of demographic data and patterns related to broadband availability and use.
Design, implementation and analysis of outreach to stakeholder groups and communities.
Analysis of state federal, and local policies and practices impacting broadband deployment, including those policies related permitting and right-of-way access for broadband infrastructure.
Development of strategies and policy frameworks for states, regions, counties, and municipalities to implement to advance broadband goals.
Advisement on digital inclusion strategies.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
4-6 years of technical writing preferred.
Demonstrated writing capabilities and ability to communicate through written deliverables including supporting infographics.
Familiarity with sources of information about federal, state, and local policy, law, regulation, programs, and funding.
Strong project management skills with the ability to meet project deadlines.
Willingness to learn new skills, software, and technologies.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Proficiency in MS Office/Excel.
Valid driver's license.
Practice good judgement and take ownership in workplace safety.

This is a full-time, remote, salaried position. Evening and weekend hours may be required from time to time to meet client needs.

We accomplish our mission with a team of experts working collaboratively on meaningful, impactful projects for our clients. Our team environment fosters intellectual curiosity, motivates employees, and cultivates talented people who work with purpose, mastery and autonomy. We strive to listen to our clients, partner with them as a team, and accept their goals as our own.

Tilson believes in Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Professionalism, Respect, and Composure. To learn more about Tilson, the benefits we offer and our values, we invite you visit our website or visit our LinkedIn, Glassdoor, or Facebook pages for an inside glimpse at our culture.

Successful candidates will be required to submit to criminal background check and may be subject to a drug screen.