Sr. Technical/Business Development Writer

Job Description

Job Description

Why Join Rincon Research Corporation (RRC)?

Rincon Research Corporation, a 100% employee-owned company, is looking for an experienced Technical Writer to join the Technical Publications & Business Development Operations Team . We create and publish a variety of technical communications products to support the cutting-edge digital signal processing and communications systems that Rincon designs and delivers to national intelligence agencies and the Department of Defense.

At Rincon, we are passionate about fulfilling the national security mission that we are honored to support. Rincon employees work in small interdisciplinary teams, which allows for significant responsibility from the start. You will be a good fit at Rincon if you have a strong work ethic and enthusiasm for working in a high-profile, fast-paced, mission-oriented culture with other clever, bright, hard-working people.

Come join the team that is creating cutting edge signal processing and geolocation systems for the future!

A successful applicant for the Sr. Technical/Business Development Writer will have:  

• Have at least eight years of experience in a technical writing/editing and/or business development position.
• Become a key member of the Business Development Operations center, leading teams on the generation Federal Government market surveys, white papers, and proposals from bid decision through award.
• Excel at performing production edits and proofreading (including self-editing); be receptive to constructive feedback on writing, editing, and a variety of technical topics; and have impeccable attention to detail.
• Integrate into various teams to collaborate on software and engineering development projects to produce and maintain full suites of documentation products, including user guides, quick-start guides, training materials, hardware supplements, software and maintenance manuals, and test plan and procedure documentation. 
• Work on technical briefings, technical reports, manuals, and marketing materials for high-performance electronic hardware.
• Operate in an interrupt-driven environment, manage concurrent tasks, wear many hats, and perform administrative tasks, such as maintaining calendars and tracking sheets. 

When applying online, please include a well-formatted cover letter, resume, and writing samples, or a link to a site where these artifacts are accessible.

What required background will make you successful?

• Current TS/SCI security clearance
• US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
• Current TS/SCI security clearance
• U.S. citizenship
• Bachelor’s Degree in Scientific & Technical Communication, Technical Writing, or related writing or technology-oriented discipline 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Proficiency in Windows environment
• Ability to assimilate complex information quickly and translate it into appropriate products for the intended audience
• Excellent writing fundamentals, including impeccable skills finding and fixing errors in grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure

Desired skills:  

• Familiarity with SharePoint, GitLab, or similar configuration control and document management systems
• Familiarity with manipulating PDF files in Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Familiarity with graphics-development tools, such as Photoshop, Visio, Gimp, etc.
• Familiarity with Linux command line and environment

Where is the position located?

This position can be located in our Centennial, CO; Chantilly, VA or Tucson, AZ Headquarters. This role requires onsite attendance without any remote work.

*The likely salary range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

What benefits does RRC offer?

• 100% employer-paid premiums for family medical and dental insurance, employee life insurance, short-term and long-term disability (STD & LTD)
• Flexible reimbursement spending accounts for medical expense and dependent care
• Immediate participation and vesting in the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) Plan
• Employer contributions to RRC’s ESOP
• Employer matching contributions to the company’s 401( k) Plan
• Employer discretionary contributions to the company’s 401(k) Plan

Rincon Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.