Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is a world-class Defense Research and Development enterprise, with a charter to create new and emerging technology innovations in support of Commercial & Government organizations. We have expertise in RF, EMP, Pulsed Power, Acoustics and Threat Warning Systems, and we prioritize partnering with our customers to address real-world problems with cost-effective solutions… that work.
The SARA, Inc. High Power Electromagnetics Division (HPEM) is looking for a remarkably talented, motivated, and imaginative Technical Writer to support research and development activities and transition innovative technologies to the DoD, DoE, and their contractors in Colorado Springs, CO. The candidate will have the opportunity to grow and learn with talented engineers, physicists, and technicians on long-standing programs and innovative new programs supporting our growing customer base. Our small group will allow the candidate to experience, contribute, and collaborate in a multidisciplinary nature from conception all the way through to operation.
Core Responsibilities:
- Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other contributing authors and technical personnel (engineers and program leads)
- Interview production and engineering personnel and review historical reports to become familiar with product technologies and production methods
- Meet with engineers, programmers, and project managers to learn about specific new products or processes
- Organize technical content to create narratives that convey information to a wide variety of potential audiences, including both highly technical and non-technical review entities
- Review writing assignments and create information exchange standards regarding proper order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology
- Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail
- Copy-edit technical contributions, technical reports, test plans, procedures, and other writing submittals
- Create and maintain organization of writing assignment matrix and ensure that contract deliverable data requirements are submitted in the accordance with the customer’s requested electronic and hard copy formats
Key Competencies:
- Ability to present complex data in clear, concise text
- Ability to meet deadlines and to work independently
- Ability to content edit, copy edit, and proofread work of colleagues
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including advanced features such as style control, templating, embedded cross-referencing, footnoting, bibliographic referencing and document review/comment actions
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, or related field
- Three years of related experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent use of grammar with regard to technical reporting
- A working understanding of basic physics and engineering concepts
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance
- US Citizenship required for security clearance purposes
- May require light physical effort, involving standing, sitting and use of hands while performing duties, carrying or lifting up to 15 pounds
- Working environment is indoor, moderately quiet, reasonably clean, well-lighted and well-ventilated
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active DoD Top Secret or DoE Q clearance
SARA offers a competitive benefits package to include:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; and other supplemental programs
- A generous PTO program (vacation, sick, holiday)
- Tuition & certification reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee bonuses
- 401(k) match/profit sharing
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Salary Range: $70,000 - $100,000
Application Deadline: May 1, 2024
U.S. citizenship is required for most positions. (www.SARA.com)
SARA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SARA, Inc. is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SARA Inc.’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (719) 302-3117.
