Technical Writer SME

ERT, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

ERT, Inc. is looking for a Technical Writer Subject Matter Expert to support the US Space Force's Space Operations Command. This role requires updating technical guides, managing configurations, and documenting hardware/software. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of technical writing experience, including expertise in SATCOM operations. The position offers a salary range of $95,000 to $135,000 and follows a typical Monday-Friday work schedule.

Qualifications

• US Active Top Secret (or TS/SCI) level clearance eligibility.
• Minimum 5 years experience as a Technical Writer/Editor.
• 5 years experience with SATCOM technical writing or operations.

Responsibilities

• Update and validate the 53 SOPS Wideband Controller's Guide.
• Manage configuration tracking and develop training scenarios.
• Maintain hardware/software configuration documentation.

Skills

Technical writing

Configuration management

SATCOM operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Technical Writer SME

Position is contingent upon contract award and funding.

Sev1Tech is seeking a Technical Writer Subject Matter Expert to support the US Space Force, Space Operations Command (SpOC), Space Delta 8. Space Delta 8 is the SATCOM war‑fighting lead for the US Space Force and leads the operation, maintenance, and modernization of the Wideband Global SATCOM System (WGS) with points of presence located at multiple sites CONUS and OCONUS, providing the day‑to‑day operational support needed to manage DoD's satellite communications capabilities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Updating and validating the 53 SOPS Wideband Controller's Guide
• Configuration management tracking, training scenario development, technical review, and document creation
• Maintain a database of hardware and software configurations, and produce requested documentation associated with configurations

Salary range: $95,000.00 - $135,000.00

Minimum Qualifications

• US Active Top Secret (or TS/SCI) level clearance (eligible for immediate adjudication by the cognizant security authority)
• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 5 years experience as a Technical Writer/Editor
• 5 years experience with SATCOM technical writing or SATCOM operations
• Work schedule will follow normal duty hours (typically Monday-Friday, 0730-1600, excluding weekends and government‑recognized holidays)
• Travel may be required to receive instruction on new systems

Desired Qualifications

• Desired experience with Satellite Control

EEO Statement

Entarian is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.