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Technical Writer/Documentation Specialist, Senior

American Systems
Colorado Springs, CO, US
Full-timeOn-site

About this role

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

  • Leads development, revision, quality control, and delivery of CDRLs, maintenance manuals, technical data, test plans/reports, implementation artifacts, onboarding documentation, and transition records.

  • Maintains documentation supporting ICS/ICD/ISA updates, configuration control, RMF evidence, customer additions, operational procedures, and Government review packages.

  • Writes, rewrites and/or edits material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications.

  • Edits manuscripts by reviewing content for completeness, accuracy and correctness of language use and revises manuscripts to meet predetermined standards of style and accuracy.

  • Looks for inconsistencies of thought, development or organization.

  • Confers with authors to recommend treatment of material.

  • Reorganizes, cuts or rewrites, as necessary.

  • May edit copy as well.

  • Allocates print space for story text, photos, and illustrations according to space parameters and copy significance, using knowledge of layout principles.

  • Plans the contents of publications according to the publication's style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements.

  • Verifies facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.

  • Oversees publication production, including artwork, layout, computer typesetting, and printing, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget requirements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree

  • 8-10 years of related work experience

  • Active Top Secret Clearance

  • US Citizenship

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $90,000.00/Yr. - USD $130,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

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