Technical Writer

CACI International • Colorado Springs, CO

8d • $61,600 - $129,300 • Onsite

About The Position

CACI is seeking a highly technical and diversely talented Technical Writer/Communicator with 5+ years of experience to help write, edit, and format informative and compelling technical content (e.g., user guides, datasheets, product brochures, operating procedures, white papers, and more) for both internal and external audiences. This position requires attention to detail, the confidence to jump in and construct technical documents very quickly and with minimal supervision, the spirit to explore and champion fresh communication ideas, and an enthusiasm to shape our library of “how-to” material. This is a writing position—not just editing—so if you enjoy new content creation, this position is for you. Please be prepared to send a portfolio/writing samples or complete a writing exercise. This position is located onsite in our Colorado Springs, CO office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communications or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a technical communications/content creator role.
• 1 year of experience managing or working in an Enterprise Documentation Management System.
• Desire to contribute to an exceptional customer experience.
• Knack for making technical content clear and concise.
• Ability to drive proactive communication with engineers and project managers.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to create and maintain styles galleries consistent with updated branding guidelines and creating and implementing templates.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Impeccable grammar.
• Ability to work on multiple deliverables at once, often with tight deadlines.
• May need to obtain and maintain a security clearance for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, SnagIt, SharePoint, WordPress, and single-sourcing tools (e.g., Paligo, AuthorIT, SmartDocs, etc.).
• Experience with Confluence and Comala.
• Experience in the aerospace industry.
• Experience with external audits.
• Experience with vendor evaluation, selection, and implementation for enterprise-level document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Write, organize, review, and edit highly technical content for user guides, quick start cards, datasheets, product brochures, white papers, technical design presentations, and other technical project deliverables.
• Develop and maintain corporate content, including Policy & Procedure documents, forms, Knowledge Articles, etc.
• Acquire subject knowledge by interviewing engineers, referencing technical collateral, participating in project meetings, and engaging subject matter experts.
• Provide input in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives that advance the usability of technical publications and improve team workflow.
• Conceptualize technical visuals (for example, block diagrams, complex tables, infographics, How-To videos, etc.) to help engage readers and convey highly technical information in a friendly way. Coordinate design with our graphic artist.
• Generate templates and styles for MS Word and PowerPoint consistent with branding guidelines, and maintain and update content repositories.
• Edit internal and external content to ensure that it upholds our branding, style, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with team members on publication deliverables and assignments.
• Select or recommend use of layouts, visuals, tables, charts, etc. to amplify or clarify publications objectives.
• Maintain document revision control, traceability, and approval tracking across a dispersed system.

Benefits

• flexible time off benefit
• robust learning resources
• competitive compensation
• benefits and learning and development opportunities
• comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level