Technical Writer

This is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.

Who we are:

Raft (https://teamraft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional small business with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development, with headquarters in McLean, VA. Our range of clients include innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting edge tech stack, and cloud native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.

Our team is rapidly growing and looking for an experienced Technical Writer to contribute to development efforts and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers.

About the role:

As a Technical Writer your development activities at the Cyber Operations Branch program office adhere to Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). SAFe offers proven, integrated principles, practices, and competencies to implement lead, agile, and DevOps at scale. Additionally, this program office personifies DevSecOps which automates the integration of security at every phase of the software development lifecycle from initial design, through integration, testing, deployment, and software delivery. These development efforts shall result in two deployable defensive cyber solutions to protect, defend, and respond to USSF mission systems. you will review, plan, and evaluate network communications systems. Provide documentation/project tracking and management reporting. Provide tactical and strategic input on overall network communications planning and related projects. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

What we are looking for: 

• Three plus years' experience as a Technical Writer
• Experience writing software development release notes, documentation configuration management, technical document creation and editing
• Ability to collaborate within a cross-functional team and an eagerness to learn how to advocate for end-users
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and empathy
• Solid communication skills
• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree

Highly preferred:

• A Top Secret (TS) security clearance (with SCI and SAP eligibility) is HIGHLY desired. 
• SAFe for Teams Certification 
• Familiar with Sketch, FIGMA, InVision, Visio, Docusaurus, Adobe Creative Suite 
• Planning and participating in early-stage discovery, framing, and ideation 
• An initial understanding of Agile methodologies and experience in an Agile environment. 
• A foundational understanding of Software Development Lifecycle and activities 
• Involvement in delivering user experience interactions 
• Relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in Space Systems Command 
• Experience with Cyber Operations Branch (SSC/SZYO) program office 

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Secret security clearance

Work Type:

• Hybrid - Colorado Springs, CO
• May require up to 10% travel

Salary Range:

• $65,000 - $80,000
• The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilities

What we will offer you:  

• Highly competitive salary 
• Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage 
• 401(k) and company match