Technical Writer II

Innovative Consulting & Management Services (ICMS) is a Professional & Technical Management Consulting firm with over 20 years of consulting experience. We offer technical professional services to Federal and State Governments, and Commercial clients.

ICMS is a Small Business and Certified HUBZone employer. We deliver value to our clients by combining deep industry knowledge with strong functional capabilities. Our focus is to manage cost-effective programs while at the same time mitigating risk and improving results. Our success is about teamwork, a coordinated effort from all disciplines, from clients to consultants and most important, it s about delivering on our commitments.

ICMS is seeking a detail oriented, task driven and articulate Technical Writer II to join our team in support of one of our federal clients. This position is based in Boulder, CO. The Technical Writer will support various internal program requirements and be responsible for:

• Research, write, and edit systems documentation, procedures, work instructions, attendant and product manuals in support of manufacturing and engineering functions related to high technology assembly operation
• Collaborate with development engineering, marketing, regulatory affairs, and clinical engineering personnel, among others, to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Recommend overall organization and layout, mode of presentation, publication methods, and related matters
• Develop publication concepts for the best communication of subject matter
• Coordinate with graphic design, translation, and production personnel to meet publication schedules
• Coordinate publication with outside sources and vendors
• Lead projects to implement new technology for use by Technical Publications
• Lead projects to improve departmental processes that require cooperation from other functional groups.

• A bachelor s degree in a relevant technical discipline - Communications, Marketing, English or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of progressive responsibility as a technical writer
• Must possess comprehensive written and verbal communication, interpersonal, presentation, analytical, project management skills and the ability to prioritize and handle a large volume of projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Must be highly organized and attentive to detail
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization
• Multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines in timely manner
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance
• Strong copy editor with a working knowledge of user experience/user interface
• HTML experience, especially with Drupal
• Preferred experience with WOFF (Web Open Font Format)
• Recommended familiarity with web content management on Linux/Apache platforms

Full-time Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week

Pay Rate: $37.48/hour including Health & Welfare benefits

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health & Welfare benefits
• Life and Accidental AD&D Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Paid Government Holidays
• Generous vacation and Sick Leave

ICMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or veteran