Technical Writer II - 1414

$75,000 - $95,000/Yr

Sara & Co Limited - Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Colorado Springs, CO

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Technical Writer II position at SARA Inc. involves supporting research and development activities by creating and refining technical documentation for innovative technologies aimed at the Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Energy (DoE). The role requires collaboration with engineers and technical personnel to ensure clear communication of complex information to diverse audiences. The candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to various documentation and communication projects in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other contributing authors and technical personnel.
• Create physical media for distribution, such as printed and bound workbooks, flyers, and brochures.
• Interview production and engineering personnel to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
• Organize technical content to create narratives for a variety of audiences.
• Review writing assignments and create information exchange standards regarding clarity and style.
• Observe production and experimental activities to determine operating procedures.
• Copy-edit technical contributions, reports, and procedures.
• Create and maintain organization of writing assignment matrix and ensure contract deliverables are submitted correctly.
• Contribute to the strategic planning and execution of documentation projects.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment with company objectives.
• Develop and refine internal processes to enhance communication efficiency.
• Resolve advanced technical challenges using creative problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, or related field.
• Five to ten years of related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong grammar skills in technical documentation.
• Understanding of basic physics and engineering concepts.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Active DoD Top Secret or DoE Q clearance.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Generous PTO program (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Tuition & certification reimbursement
• Discretionary Employee bonuses
• Profit sharing