Configuration Management​/Technical Writer, SME

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* Title:

** Configuration Management/Technical Writer, SME K ’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.
* ** Innovative Projects:
** K ’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
* ** Collaborative Environment:
** Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
* ** Impactful Work:
** Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.  The Configuration Management (CM) / Technical Writer SME provides tracking, training scenario development, technical review, and document creation for a large Space Force Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (/IQ) contract for the Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) missions worldwide.  

The CM/Tech Writer SME provides technical expertise and dedicated support to the contract in Colorado Springs, CO functioning as the configuration management expert.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Establishes and oversees the CM processes, procedures, and policies to ensure the accuracy and integrity of contract documentation and deliverables throughout the lifecycle.
* Writes technical documentation compiling, writing/editing and/or coordinating procedure manuals, service manuals, and related technical publications concerned with installation, test, operation, and maintenance of electronic, electrical, mechanical, and other equipment.
* Ensures documentation and tracking of all aspects of hardware and/or software baseline development and modification.
* Serves as Change Manager providing Configuration Management and Version Control.
* Collaborates with stakeholders to identify configuration items, control changes, and track configurations.
* Conducts audits and reviews to verify compliance with CM standards.
* Maintains the existing system requirements baseline provided by the Government. Maintain and update all existing system documents.
* As each update/upgrade/modification to the system, ensures each document is tracked, traced, and decomposed to account for all approved/new requirements.
* Interface with the PMO to identify additional documents prior to development.
* Provides configuration management training.
* Provides training scenario development.
* Performs technical reviews.
* Coordinates/Facilitates the Configuration Control Board (CCB) process.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

* BA/BS degree and 5+ years of experience, or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.

Citizenship and Clearance:
* US Citizen
* Active Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI is required.

Technical Knowledge:
* Advanced user of MS Office products.
* Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
* Experience with templates or CM tools to enforce consistency as much as possible to maximize performance and efficiency.
* Analyzes operating data involving records, reports, transactions or other documents for accuracy and inconsistencies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Experience with reviewing and editing various technical and non-technical documents and deliverables, such as analysis documents, memorandums, requirements, functional/technical specifications, reports, assessments, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and programmatic deliverables.
* Working knowledge in satellite communications environment highly desired.

SCHEDULED WEEKLY

HOURS:

* Normal hours of operation (0730–1630 hours).
* 40 hours, 5 days a week.

TRAVEL:
* May require travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, expect approximately 5%.
** This position is contingent upon contract award.
**** Basic Compensation:**$97,000 - $121,200
** This range is for the*
* ** CO*
* ** area only
** The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s work…