Senior 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 withinthe continental U.S.Who we are:Raft (https://teamraft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditionalsmall business with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems,Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development, with headquartersin McLean, VA. Our range of clients include innovative federal and publicagencies leveraging design thinking, cutting edge tech stack, and cloudnative ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millionsOur team is rapidly growing and looking for an experienced Senior TechnicalWriter to contribute to development efforts and join our passionate team ofhigh-impact problem solvers.About the role:As a Senior Technical Writer your development activities at the CyberOperations Branch program office adhere to Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).SAFe offers proven, integrated principles, practices, and competenciesto implement lead, agile, and DevOps at scale. Additionally, thisprogram office personifies DevSecOps which automates the integration ofsecurity at every phase of the software development lifecycle from initialdesign, through integration, testing, deployment, and softwaredelivery. These development efforts shall result in two deployable defensivecyber 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. Providetactical and strategic input on overall network communications planning andrelated projects. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts,practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment toplan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree ofcreatiWhat we are looking for:Ten plus years' experience as a Technical WriterExperience writing software development release notes, documentationconfiguration management, technical document creation and editingAbility to collaborate within a cross-functional team and an eagerness tolearn how to advocate for end-users.Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and empathy.Solid communication skillsMinimum of a Bachelor's DegreeHighly preferred:A Top Secret (TS) security clearance (with SCI and SAP eligibility) isHIGHLY desired.SAFe for Teams CertificationFamiliar with Sketch, FIGMA, InVision, Visio, Docusaurus, Adobe Creative SuitePlanning and participating in early-stage discovery, framing, and ideationAn initial understanding of Agile methodologies and experience in an Agileenvironment.A foundational understanding of Software Development Lifecycle and activitiesInvolvement in delivering user experience interactionsRelevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in Space Systems CommandExperience with Cyber Operations Branch (SSC/SZYO) program officeClearance Requirements:Active Secret security clearanceWork Type:Hybrid - Colorado Springs, COMay require up to 10% travelSalary Range:$85,000 - $110,000The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate'scomprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilitiesWhat we will offer you:Highly competitive salaryFully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage401(k) and company matchTake as you need PTO + 11 paid holidaysEducation & training benefitsAnnual budget for your tech/gadgets needsMonthly box of yummy snacks to eat while doing meaningful workTeam off-site in fun places!Generous Referral BonusesAnd More!Our Vision Statement:We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and ourobsession with the mission.Our Customer Obsession:We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt acustomer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes arger,teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers.We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scaleand it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with theirclients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture willenable our success and set us apart from other companies.How do we get there?Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world.We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we aresuccessful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in adelightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking,and collaboration is a norm.Raft's core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are. We support our"nadi" by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper collaborativeteam where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value thatdid not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other andour cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice ofinnovation and collaboration.

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