Documentation/Technical Writer

COLSA Corporation is seeking candidates for positions at Hill AFB, Utah in support of a contract that will provide systems engineering and integration support services for intercontinental ballistic missiles.  The expected duration of the work is eighteen (18) years!  

 • Writes technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions under guidance of senior-level staff.  
• Revises and edits reports, articles, manuals, specifications, presentation materials, and other technical documents
• Interprets information obtained through research or provided by technical specialists
• Applies knowledge of field-specific documentation content and format standards to prepare, edit, and publish technical materials
• Create and ensure various types of documentation are accurate, readable, well organized and geared toward intended user 
• Apply knowledge and skills to develop improvements to documentation systems
• Gather, organize and format information for inclusion in documentation
• Senior-level staff may supervise more-junior staff

*Contingent upon contract award

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here.  

Required Skills
Required Experience
Required Qualifications

Active Secret clearance required; some positions may require Top Secret/SCI

Education and experience requirements subject to contract and/or internal labor category requirements.  Positions may be filled at varying skill-levels. 

Documentation/Technical Writer:

One of the following combinations:

• • Bachelor's degree Journalism, English, Fine Arts, Business, Communications or related field and knowledge in specialized field (preferrably STEM related), e.g., science, engineering, etc. + 4 years of experience                 
  • MS degree + 2 years of experience
  • PHD + 1 year of experience

• Familiarity with one or more of the following areas desirable: Science, Engineering, Management, Finance, Administrative and Acquisition Systems, Regulatory Systems and related areas 
• Work experience in tech environments performing technical writing and editing functions
• Expert-level experience in word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Office, Excel and Powerpoint, etc.
• Impeccable written English skills
• Strong team player with outstanding communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Strong customer advocate mentality
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Ability to establish and follow style and usage guidelines
• Ability to drive and follow cross-team processes
• Journeyman skillset includes ability to perform all stated/implied duties within this tier and those reasonably derived from preceding tier"

Junior Documentation/Technical Writer:

• Bachelor's degree Journalism, English, Fine Arts, Business, Communications or related field
• Familiarity with one or more of the following areas desirable: Science, Engineering, Management, Finance, Administrative and Acquisition Systems, Regulatory Systems and related areas 

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in support of Minuteman III (MMIII) and Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) ICBMs.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.