Senior Technical Writer, Documentation Specialist

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

. Lead development, revision, quality control, and delivery of CDRLs, maintenance manuals, technical data, test plans/reports, implementation artifacts, onboarding documentation, and transition records .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical writing, documentation management, and quality control for complex materials, ensuring accuracy and adherence to publishing standards. Proficient in overseeing publication production processes while maintaining compliance with government requirements and deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical WritingDocumentation ManagementQuality ControlActive Top Secret ClearancePublication Production

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Hard Skills

Technical WritingEditingReport WritingDocument RevisionQuality ControlFact VerificationContent OrganizationPublication PlanningTypesettingLayout Design

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationAttention to DetailProblem SolvingTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeActive Top Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

CDRLsICSICDISARMFGovernment Review PackagesOperational ProceduresOnboarding DocumentationTransition RecordsTechnical Data

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development, revision, quality control, and delivery of CDRLs, maintenance manuals, technical data, test plans/reports, implementation artifacts, onboarding documentation, and transition records
Maintain documentation supporting ICS/ICD/ISA updates, configuration control, RMF evidence, customer additions, operational procedures, and Government review packages
Write, rewrite, and edit reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications
Review manuscripts for completeness, accuracy, language correctness, style, and organization
Confer with authors and recommend treatment of material
Reorganize, cut, or rewrite content as necessary
Edit copy
Allocate print space for text, photos, and illustrations according to space parameters and copy significance
Plan publication contents according to style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements
Verify facts, dates, and statistics using standard reference sources
Oversee publication production, including artwork, layout, computer typesetting, and printing, while meeting deadlines and budget requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
8–10 years of related work experience
Active Top Secret Clearance
US Citizenship
Ability to work in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Full-time position
On-site work required (Remote: No)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance
Employee ownership