Documentation/Technical Writer

COLSA

  • Ogden, UT
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
COLSA Corporation is seeking candidates for positions at Hill AFB, Utah in support of a contract that will provide systems engineering and integration support services for intercontinental ballistic missiles. The expected duration of the work is eighteen (18) years!
  • Writes technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions under guidance of senior-level staff.
  • Revises and edits reports, articles, manuals, specifications, presentation materials, and other technical documents
  • Interprets information obtained through research or provided by technical specialists
  • Applies knowledge of field-specific documentation content and format standards to prepare, edit, and publish technical materials
  • Create and ensure various types of documentation are accurate, readable, well organized and geared toward intended user
  • Apply knowledge and skills to develop improvements to documentation systems
  • Gather, organize and format information for inclusion in documentation
  • Senior-level staff may supervise more-junior staff
*Contingent upon contract awardAt COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits .Required SkillsRequired ExperienceRequired QualificationsActive Secret clearance required; some positions may require Top Secret/SCIEducation and experience requirements subject to contract and/or internal labor category requirements. Positions may be filled at varying skill-levels.Documentation/Technical Writer:One of the following combinations:
  • Bachelor's degree Journalism, English, Fine Arts, Business, Communications or related field and knowledge in specialized field (preferrably STEM related), e.g., science, engineering, etc. + 4 years of experience
  • MS degree + 2 years of experience
  • PHD + 1 year of experience
  • Familiarity with one or more of the following areas desirable: Science, Engineering, Management, Finance, Administrative and Acquisition Systems, Regulatory Systems and related areas
  • Work experience in tech environments performing technical writing and editing functions
  • Expert-level experience in word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Office, Excel and Powerpoint, etc.
  • Impeccable written English skills
  • Strong team player with outstanding communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong customer advocate mentality
  • Ability to learn new technologies quickly
  • Ability to establish and follow style and usage guidelines
  • Ability to drive and follow cross-team processes
  • Journeyman skillset includes ability to perform all stated/implied duties within this tier and those reasonably derived from preceding tier"
Junior Documentation/Technical Writer:
  • Bachelor's degree Journalism, English, Fine Arts, Business, Communications or related field
  • Familiarity with one or more of the following areas desirable: Science, Engineering, Management, Finance, Administrative and Acquisition Systems, Regulatory Systems and related areas
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience in support of Minuteman III (MMIII) and Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) ICBMs.
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.Required QualificationsActive Secret clearance required; some positions may require Top Secret/SCIEducation and experience requirements subject to contract and/or internal labor category requirements. Positions may be filled at varying skill-levels.Documentation/Technical Writer:One of the following combinations:
  • Bachelor's degree Journalism, English, Fine Arts, Business, Communications or related field and knowledge in specialized field (preferrably STEM related), e.g., science, engineering, etc. + 4 years of experience
  • MS degree + 2 years of experience
  • PHD + 1 year of experience
  • Familiarity with one or more of the following areas desirable: Science, Engineering, Management, Finance, Administrative and Acquisition Systems, Regulatory Systems and related areas
  • Work experience in tech environments performing technical writing and editing functions
  • Expert-level experience in word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Office, Excel and Powerpoint, etc.
  • Impeccable written English skills
  • Strong team player with outstanding communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong customer advocate mentality
  • Ability to learn new technologies quickly
  • Ability to establish and follow style and usage guidelines
  • Ability to drive and follow cross-team processes
  • Journeyman skillset includes ability to perform all stated/implied duties within this tier and those reasonably derived from preceding tier"
Junior Documentation/Technical Writer:
  • Bachelor's degree Journalism, English, Fine Arts, Business, Communications or related field
  • Familiarity with one or more of the following areas desirable: Science, Engineering, Management, Finance, Administrative and Acquisition Systems, Regulatory Systems and related areas
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience in support of Minuteman III (MMIII) and Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) ICBMs.
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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