Technical Writer

$65,000 - $80,000/Yr

Raft International - Colorado Springs, CO

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Hybrid - Colorado Springs, CO
Accommodation

About the position

As a Technical Writer at Raft, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Cyber Operations Branch program office, where your development activities will adhere to the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). This framework provides proven principles, practices, and competencies to implement agile and DevOps methodologies at scale. The program office embodies the principles of DevSecOps, which integrates security into every phase of the software development lifecycle, from initial design through integration, testing, deployment, and software delivery. Your contributions will help develop two deployable defensive cyber solutions aimed at protecting, defending, and responding to United States Space Force (USSF) mission systems. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing, planning, and evaluating network communications systems. You will provide essential documentation, project tracking, and management reporting. Your input will be both tactical and strategic, influencing overall network communications planning and related projects. You will rely on your extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, performing a variety of tasks that require a wide degree of creativity and innovation. Raft is looking for an experienced Technical Writer who is not only skilled in technical documentation but also possesses a collaborative spirit and a strong desire to advocate for end-users. You will be expected to demonstrate intellectual curiosity and empathy, along with solid communication skills. A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required, and candidates with a Top Secret (TS) security clearance (with SCI and SAP eligibility) will be highly preferred. Familiarity with tools such as Sketch, FIGMA, InVision, Visio, Docusaurus, and Adobe Creative Suite is also desired. You should have experience in planning and participating in early-stage discovery, framing, and ideation, as well as a foundational understanding of Agile methodologies and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Relevant experience in the Department of Defense (DoD) or industry work related to Space Systems Command and Cyber Operations Branch (SSC/SZYO) is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Review, plan, and evaluate network communications systems.
  • Provide documentation, project tracking, and management reporting.
  • Offer tactical and strategic input on overall network communications planning and related projects.
  • Collaborate within a cross-functional team to advocate for end-users.
  • Create and edit technical documents, including software development release notes and configuration management documentation.

Requirements

  • Three plus years' experience as a Technical Writer.
  • Experience writing software development release notes and technical documentation.
  • Ability to collaborate within a cross-functional team.
  • Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and empathy.
  • Solid communication skills.
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree.

Nice-to-haves

  • A Top Secret (TS) security clearance (with SCI and SAP eligibility) is highly desired.
  • SAFe for Teams Certification.
  • Familiarity with Sketch, FIGMA, InVision, Visio, Docusaurus, Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Experience in planning and participating in early-stage discovery, framing, and ideation.
  • Initial understanding of Agile methodologies and experience in an Agile environment.
  • Foundational understanding of Software Development Lifecycle and activities.
  • Relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in Space Systems Command.
  • Experience with Cyber Operations Branch (SSC/SZYO) program office.

Benefits

  • Highly competitive salary
  • Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) and company match
  • Take as you need PTO + 11 paid holidays
  • Education & training benefits
  • Annual budget for tech/gadgets needs
  • Monthly box of snacks
  • Team off-site in fun places
  • Generous Referral Bonuses
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