Technical Writer/Documentation Specialist, Senior

American Systems; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a federal government contractor seeking an experienced technical editor to lead the development and delivery of CDRLs, manuals, technical data, test plans and related publications. You will oversee edits, fact verification, and publication production to meet deadlines and budgets.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, 8-10 years of related experience, active Top Secret clearance, and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 8-10 years of related work experience
• Active Top Secret Clearance
• US Citizenship

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 edits material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications.
• Edits manuscripts for completeness, accuracy and language use, revises manuscripts to meet style and accuracy standards.
• Plans the contents of publications according to style, policy, and publishing requirements.
• Verifies facts, dates, and statistics using standard references.
• Oversees publication production including artwork, layout, typesetting, and printing, ensuring deadlines and budgets.

Skills

Top Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

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