Technical Writer II with Security Clearance

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Job description

RiverTech, an Akima company, is hiring a Tech Writer II to support the DSLM contract in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Tech Writer II will be responsible for drafting, incorporating, editing, reviewing, and publishing approved Satellite Control Network (SCN) Technical Order (TO) Changes and software release documentation to the baseline in support of the operations and maintenance personnel performing the SCN mission. Within the realm of a DoD contract and military standard (MIL-STD) guidelines, you will communicate and coordinate with Data Transport Product Support Sustainment Logistics Maintenance (DSLM) software team members, project managers, configuration and data managers, engineers, logicians, drafters, and Government customers to efficiently develop and maintain technical documentation and contractual deliverables. The ideal candidate will need to be adaptable in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and be able to balance and organize software releases and projects that span several stages of development. Responsibilities Established and productive individual contributor.
Works independently with general supervision.
Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex.
May influence others technical staff through explanation of facts, policies, and practices.
Works independently on larger, moderately complex projects/systems.
Sets objectives for own job area to meet the objectives or goals of projects and assignments.
Works to achieve operational objectives within job area which has direct impact on the overall achievement of results for the department.
Responsible for adjusting or recommended enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area.
Addresses somewhat complex technical issues/problems that require a depth of technical job knowledge from other areas.
Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experiences, with analysis of the issue. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Technical Writing or technical field or equivalent on-the-job documentation experience.
Minimum three (3) years of technical or procedural writing experience.
Familiarity with engineering drawings.
Active Secret Clearance required.
Desired Qualifications: Experience with Air Force Technical Orders.
Familiarity of the Satellite Control Network (SCN).
Working knowledge of TM-86-01 and TO-00-5-1.
Experience with Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) and Arbortext editor.
Experience on DoD programs and interaction with government stakeholders - SCN experience is a plus.
Experience using the following COTS tools: VersionOne, GitHub, SharePoint, Fortify, Coverity.
Experience with an Agile team and/or Software team. Pay Range $33.04 per hour Benefits SCA - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Vacation, holiday and sick Leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination. Job ID 4 Work Type On-Site Company Description Work Where it Matters RiverTech, an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At RiverTech, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our shareholders, RiverTech provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. For our government customers, RiverTech provides full-spectrum capabilities including enterprise IT support services, satellite and communications IT operations and maintenance support, classified and unclassified base operations and administrative services, and more. As a RiverTech employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

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