Cayuse Holdings

Technical Writer

Cayuse Holdings

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Sacramento • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $99,216 - $141,752 per year

About the role

  • Research, write, edit, and produce technical documentation such as system manuals, user guides, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and other deliverables
  • Convert complex technical concepts into user-friendly language tailored to the target audience
  • Develop supporting assets, including diagrams, graphics, and charts, to enhance content readability and comprehension
  • Partner with engineers, developers, SMEs, and project managers to gather input and ensure accuracy of technical content
  • Participate in document reviews and incorporate feedback from stakeholders to refine content
  • Act as a communication bridge between technical and non-technical teams to ensure alignment
  • Contribute to the development of government proposals, compliance documentation, and contractual responses (e.g., RFPs, RFQs, RFIs)
  • Write, organize, and format technical sections of proposals to ensure clarity, compliance, and persuasiveness
  • Draft technical reports, meeting minutes, and progress documentation as required by project milestones
  • Proofread and edit documentation for grammar, punctuation, consistency, and adherence to style guides
  • Ensure all deliverables comply with organizational policies, industry standards, and any applicable regulations (e.g., FAR requirements, Section 508 accessibility standards)
  • Maintain version control of documents and ensure updates are distributed appropriately
  • Establish and maintain documentation templates, standards, and style guidelines
  • Suggest improvements to document development processes and practices to enhance efficiency
  • Stay updated on trends in technical writing and incorporate best practices into deliverables
  • Organize and manage documentation repositories, ensuring materials are stored, updated, and retrievable
  • Implement content management systems to streamline documentation workflows
  • Track document changes and manage revisions to ensure deliverables remain current
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s-level degree from a recognized college or university
  • Alternatively, qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis
  • If no degree is obtained, 6 years of experience is required
  • A minimum of two (2) years of experience performing IT technical writing
  • Experience can include being in a position as a specialist or research assistant in a technical field
  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience and expert-level skill in developing technical documentation
  • A minimum of two (2) years of experience in supporting the development of Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitations, Request for Information (RFI) solicitations, and other solicitation documents for IT projects
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail
  • Ability to analyze systems and procedures
  • Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple design streams across concurrent work effort
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D options
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
  • Paid Time Off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
technical writingdocument developmentproposal writingeditingproofreadingcontent management systemsversion controltechnical documentationSOPsRFPs
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillscustomer service skillsorganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailmultitasking skillsself-motivatedteam collaboration