Technical Writer (Part-Time)

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Technical Writer (Part-Time)

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including user guides, technical manuals, release notes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), quick-reference materials, and online help content, tailored to various audiences (e.g., administrators, product teams, end-users, and developers).
• Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with Team Beskar’s engineers, product managers, and UX designers to gather information, clarify technical details, and ensure documentation aligns with the Gravity Platform’s functionality and updates.
• Ensure Clarity and Consistency: Write clear, concise, and user-friendly content that adheres to style guides and maintains consistency across all documentation.
• Edit and Review: Review and revise existing documentation to improve clarity, accuracy, and usability, incorporating feedback from stakeholders and users.
• Manage Documentation Projects: Plan, organize, and prioritize documentation tasks to meet project deadlines and deliverables, ensuring all documentation remains current with system updates.
• Support Marketing Efforts: Develop communication materials, promotional campaigns, and targeted content to support the Gravity Platform’s market strategy, engaging diverse stakeholders effectively.
• Ensure Compliance: Ensure all documentation meets applicable security and accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508 compliance) and is stored in government-designated repositories for consistent access and sustainment.
• Stay Updated: Keep abreast of Gravity Platform updates, industry trends, and best practices in technical writing to continuously improve documentation quality.
• Utilize Tools: Leverage documentation tools (e.g., MadCap Flare, Confluence, or Markdown-based platforms) and version control systems (e.g., Git) to manage and publish content.

Work Environment:

• Location: Remote (Must Reside In The Colorado Springs Area)
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Part-Time

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must Reside in the Colorado Springs Area
• Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. government security clearance, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, English, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience: 0-2 years of experience in technical writing, preferably in a technology-driven environment, with experience in creating SOPs and marketing content
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with software development processes, APIs, and tools such as Markdown, Git, or content management systems. Experience with diagramming tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart) is a plus
• Writing Skills: Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible language
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing requirements and deadlines
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in using documentation tools such as MadCap Flare, Confluence, or similar platforms, and comfortable with version control systems like Git
• Content Structuring: Strong ability to organize and structure complex information into clear, logical, and user-friendly formats, including the use of headings, lists, and visual aids
• Research and Analysis: Skilled in researching technical topics, interviewing subject matter experts, and analyzing product specifications to produce accurate documentation
• Style Guide Adherence: Experience applying and maintaining style guides (e.g., Microsoft Manual of Style, Chicago Manual of Style) to ensure consistency in tone, terminology, and formatting
• Time Management: Proven ability to manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in ensuring accuracy, grammar, and formatting in all written content, with a focus on delivering polished deliverables
• Basic Coding Knowledge: Familiarity with basic coding concepts (e.g., HTML, CSS, or JSON) to document APIs or technical processes effectively
• Documentation Suite Development: Expertise in developing, managing, and maintaining a comprehensive suite of documentation, including user guides, SOPs, quick-reference materials, and platform usage documentation for diverse audiences (administrators, product teams, and end-users)
• Marketing Content Creation: Ability to create communication materials, promotional campaigns, and targeted content to support the Gravity Platform’s market strategy, ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs
• Compliance and Storage: Knowledge of security and accessibility standards and experience storing documentation in government-designated repositories to ensure accessibility and sustainment

Desired:

• Secret clearance
• Experience with Agile methodologies, familiarity with cloud-based technologies, or knowledge of the industry
• Team Beskar serves
• Expert in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working with Google Suite of tools.
• Experience writing standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Experience writing marketing materials and promotional campaigns

Basic Compensations: $118,800 - $167,700 (For The Colorado Springs Area Only)

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.