Technical Writer Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent formal academic or vocational training in technical writing, technical journalism, technical communications, English, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of directly related technical writing experience.
• Ability to write, edit, and prepare clear, concise, acceptable scientific, technical, and management documentation for publication or production.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical professionals and managers.
• Ability to type and use a personal computer, with familiarity in full-featured word-processing applications, desktop publishing tools, and drawing packages.
• Ability to work independently and contribute as part of a work group.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Valid state-issued driver's license.
• U.S. citizenship is required for work supporting the Federal Government contract.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, proofread, and format reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications.
• Work with engineers and technical professionals to prepare technical publications, notes, manuals, and information concerning equipment installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Edit, format, and proofread project schedules, hardware and software reference guides, user manuals, reports, and other technical literature.
• Review manufacturer and trade catalogs, drawings, and other data related to equipment operation, maintenance, and service.
• Organize writing assignments and produce material according to standards for order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology; assist with publication layout as needed.
• Maintain the electronic Technical Data Library (TDL), including records, documents, files, and revisions.
• File customer correspondence in the Data Management Log (DML) electronic database.
• Contribute text to highly specialized technical documents prepared by senior Technical Publishers.
• Conduct quality checks of edited text and artwork for accuracy, completeness, grammar, sentence sense, conciseness, and compliance with military, contract, departmental, and publication standards.
• Meet proposal and production schedules and deadlines and produce near-error-free documentation supporting the J-Tech II contract.
• Assign, monitor, manage, coordinate, and update Annual Review (AR) workflows and documentation.
• Perform related work as required and follow applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance active on Day 1
• Life insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan options with employer matching: 50% match, up to an 8% contribution, with 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition reimbursement