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Last Page Update: Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Archived job postings: July - September 2006

This page contains job postings listed on the Rocky Mountain Chapter's job line from July - September 2006.

See the current job postings page for jobs posted during the current quarter. For an historical (perhaps even hysterical) perspective, visit the archived jobs pages.


9/29/2006
Job #1233
Contract

Technical Writer and Curriculum Designer

Contract Position available. Candidate will most likely work out of home with key meetings in downtown Denver office.

Technical Writer and Curriculum Designer for ESS. ESS is the leading provider of Environmental, Health and Safety software and services. Company website is www.ess-home.com. Position requires:

  • Develop User’s Manuals and Training Guide for software products designed and developed by ESS.
  • Follow standards for language, styles, and formatting for materials as exemplified by other documents.
  • Must have experience in RoboHelp, including knowledge of tagging and document exporting.
  • Must have experience with quality formatting in Microsoft Word.
  • Must be able to work independently, gathering information from key individuals with knowledge and synthesizing that information into comprehensive, easy-to-follow materials.

Please send resume via email to Barbara.Robbins@ess-home.com.


9/19/2006
Job #1232
Contract (1099, 3 month duration)

Technical Writer
COPAN Systems
1900 Pike Road, Suite A
Longmont, CO

Summary:

Writes, edits, and revises documentation for product development, support services, and customer/end-user activities. Retrieves, organizes, analyzes and synthesizes complex subject matter and transforms it into easy-to-understand information for specific products

Responsibilities

  • Ability to work closely with engineers and other writers to gather information from specifications, subject-matter experts, and pre-release software 
  • Create images for manual illustrations using a digital camera.
  • Create screen captures of software for manual illustrations.
  • Able to meet tight deadlines. 
  • Must be an excellent writer. 
  • Expert FrameMaker user to deliver high quality documentation. 
  • Create PDF files for electronic distribution of manuals. 

Requirements:

  • BS/BA and a range of experience from 3+ years. 
  • Excellent communication skills. 
  • Ability to adhere to plans and schedules and meet deadlines. 
  • Good understanding of the software development process. 
  • Must enjoy working with new technology in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Hardware documentation experience is a plus.

Contact: Please send resumes to jobs@copansys.com


9/19/2006
Job #1231
Contract (through end of 2006 with possible extension)

Technical Writer/Editor
DTC

Skills required: 

  • Must know how to write fluently for an international english audience "British Audience". 
  • Must be able to interview SMEs and research material and determine what material is correct for a particular lesson. 
  • Skills with documentum and/or arbortext a plus.

Responsibilities: 

Write lessons quickly and with approved quality; interview SMEs; research; work with editors to ensure that the document follows the editorial flow; work with instructional designers to ensure the document meets design standards.Experience writing instructional type material.

Contact: Andy Brudwick andy@pspjobs.com (303)779-8004.


9/15/2006
Job #1230
Contract (part-time, temporary, 3 month duration)

Filled

Technical Writer

Carrier Access designs, manufactures and sells next-generation broadband access communications equipment to wireline and wireless communications service providers. Our products are designed to enable these customers to deploy new media-rich Internet services and converged personalized communications services, while lowering capital and operating costs. Our products are used to upgrade access capacity and implement the convergence of IP, voice and data services. We sell our products directly to communications service providers and indirectly through a broad channel of global distributor and communications infrastructure OEM partners. Our customers include wireless service providers, local exchange carriers, multi-cable operators, and international communications providers. For more information visit www.carrieraccess.com

We are currently seeking a part-time temporary Technical Writer/Course Developer for an immediate 3-month assignment with a potential for extension or a part-time permanent position. This position is 20 hours per week, 5 days a week. The hours are somewhat flexible. This position will be responsible for developing technical user documentation, testing technical user documentation written by the current documentation staff, developing training materials in the most appropriate medium to support our telecom products. The Technical Writer/Course Developer will work with a wide variety of functional groups such as engineering, product management, compliance, and validation to produce quality technical documentation and training materials for our products.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Technical Communication or a related field or equivalent work experience
  • 2 years or more technical writing and/or course materials experience 
  • Excellent research and writing skills 
  • Telecom industry (hardware and software) experience a plus 
  • Experience using FrameMaker software 
  • Experience using Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Experience documenting software and hardware applications 
  • Experience using graphics software packages (Illustrator, FreeHand, PhotoShop, etc.) 
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.) 

Please send resume and cover letter to:

Troy L. Holmes
Manager, Customer Training and Documentation
THolmes@carrieraccess.com
303.218.5678 – FAX


9/14/2006
Job #1229
Contract

Technical Writer

TeamExcel is in need of a Technical Writer for a client in Englewood, CO. This is a 4 month project, the pay rate is $30/hour W2 (can work with 1099 as well). Please email resumes to Raechel at rclark-welch@team-excel.com.

Skills Required: Expert understanding of English grammar and how to edit manuscripts. Must know how work with the writers/editors on the team to get changes made. Should have experience working with a company's design styles and standards. Experience with Documentum a big plus. 

Responsibilities: Copy edit and proofread every lesson for the company's project and ensure that the edits are being incorporated into the final product. Work with the team to juggle priorities.


9/13/2006
Job #1228
Direct

Web Sales and Marketing Manager

The Web Sales & Marketing Manager's responsibilities are as follows:

  • Initiate and manage Pay-Per-Click (PPC) campaigns 
  • Initiate and manage affiliate programs 
  • Initiate and manage link-building campaigns 
  • Collaborate with Web Editor on the creation of promotional e-mails 
  • Develop marketing materials (i.e., prints ads, e-mail copy, etc) for online, print, and event products 
  • Write and send press releases regarding new products, events, etc. 
  • Analyze and disseminate website analytic reports 

Requirements:

  • Internet marketing, especially related to search terms and pay-per-click advertising, needs to know what topics and subjects areas are of interests to both knitters and beaders 
  • Ability to write great sales copy and press releases 
  • Ability to effectively manage programs and campaigns and to generate measurable results 
  • Solid understanding of the knitting and beading markets, and to identify trends in the knitting and beading markets 
  • Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; and Adobe Acrobat 
  • Good interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop working relationships through in-person contacts, by telephone and e-mail with editorial and production 
  • Four-year undergraduate degree in marketing, advertising, or related field, and experience with Internet marketing and advertising 
  • Committed to continuous improvement in personal skills and work products 

This position is full-time (40 hours per week), and the successful applicants must be willing to work in our Loveland, Colorado office. No telecommuters will be considered.

To apply, send cover letter and resume via e-mail to jobs@interweave.com, or mail to: 

HR Director
Interweave Press
201 E. 4th St.
Loveland CO 80537


9/5/2006
Job #1227
Contract

Junior Technical Writer

Ajilon Consulting has an opening for a Junior Technical Writer in Denver to go through the end of the year, possibly longer. Prepares and maintains documentation pertaining to programming, systems operation and user documentation. Assist in the consolidation of training, and system documentation to enable BSAs, testers, and developers to learn to support the targeted system. Translates business specifications into user documentation. Plans, writes, and maintains systems and user support documentation efforts, including online help screen. Requires an associate's degree in a related area and 3-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the system, BSA and programming concepts, practices, and procedures. A self starter who requires minimal direction with assignments, and previous experience creating process and training documentation preferred. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May lead and direct the work of others including setting up meetings in MS Outlook. Will report to a manager. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Expertise in all Microsoft Office products required; word, excel, visio, MS project and MS Outlook. Strong written communication skills are required. This position will pay $32/hr. 

No 3rd party vendors please.

Thank you,
Stephanie Head
Senior Technical Recruiting Manager

Ajilon Consulting, Colorado
1-800-340-5762 ext. 5308
e-mail: stephanie.head@ajilon.com


9/5/2006
Job #1226
Contract

Technical Writer

We are a software consulting firm located near downtown Denver. We have an immediate need for a technical writer interested in a contract position for approx. 2 months +. 

Job Requirements: 

  • 2+ years of technical writing experience 
  • Excellent Windows/MS Office skills. 
  • good command of grammar, sentence structure 
  • general layout and design skills 
  • Style sheet experience 
  • Excellent English written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Self-motivated, organized, high-energy. 

Please send an email message with the following information: 

  • A resume 
  • 2 references 
  • Hourly rate 
  • Availability 
  • Contact information: phone/address etc.

careers@INTEGRALds.com

Compensations: Depending on your experience

Telecommuting is an option for this position.


9/1/2006
Job #1225
Contract

Technical Writer - Junior Level
Downtown Denver vicinity
Rate: $22-$24/hour

Job description: Prepares and maintains documentation pertaining to programming, systems operation and user documentation. Assist in the consolidation of training and system documentation to enable Business Analysts, Testers and Developers to learn to support the targeted system. Translates business specifications into user documentation. Plans, writes and maintains systems and user support documentation efforts, including online help screen. Requires an associate's degree in a related area and 3-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Expertise in all Microsoft Office products required (Word, Excel, Visio, MS Project and MS Outlook).

Please send resumes to Kellie.Brown@triad-corp.com.


9/1/2006
Job #1224
Direct

Desktop Publisher Team Lead

COMSYS Globalization (http://www.comsysglobalization.com) is one of the leading providers of globalization solutions and staffing. We are a nationwide company comprised of 42 offices in the US, Canada and Europe.

Our client, a well-established localization services provider, is seeking to fill the position of Technical Localization Lead. The Technical Services team provides localization services for web sites, flash, graphics, and desktop publishing projects. Localization services involve reconstructing the layout and design of our client's translated products to accommodate different alphabets and cultures. The Technical Services team provides opportunities to work with many different technologies on fun and engaging projects. The position based outside of their Boulder, Colorado office OR their Madrid, Spain office. 

Candidates must have knowledge in the following areas: 

  • FrameMaker, QuarkXPress, InDesign, PageMaker, Acrobat or other desktop publishing software 
  • Flash design and development 
  • Web development - HTML, CSS, JS, XML & web site architecture
  • Microsoft Office 
  • Windows and/or Mac OS 
  • Solid problem-solving skills 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills 
  • Experience managing multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment 
  • SDL Trados preferred, but not required 
  • Double-byte language experience preferred, but not required 

This position requires analysis and preparation of diverse file formats for translation into foreign languages. During the translation process the Lead provides technical support for translators. After translation, the Lead coordinates engineering and desktop publishing resources to restore the content to the deliverable file format and validate the quality. 

This position is not creative but requires design, development, and debugging skills to assure quality products. Candidates should have at least one year of desktop publishing, graphic design, or multimedia experience.

To apply, send email and resume to Marina Rodriguez at marinarodriguez@comsys.com.

 


8/25/2006
Job #1223
Contract

Filled

Technical Writers

CORESTAFF Services Inc. has an immediate need for several technical writers for a 4-8 week assignment with one of our clients in the Denver Tech Center. This assignment will involve converting health care claims processing policies and procedures from Adobe to a new template format.

Please reply with a Word version of your resume, availability and hourly rate expectations to jim.trinidad@corestaff.com with “Technical Writer” in the subject. Thank you for your interest.


8/22/2006
Job #1222
Contract, telecommute

Filled

Web Editors

IHS, the Englewood-based engineering/energy information company, is seeking part-time, contract web editors to edit, format in HTML and optimize news articles for several industry web portals.

Ideal candidates will have technical journalism/editing experience, preferably experience as a web editor in a high-volume production environment for technical trade magazines.

Required skills:

  • Editing technical content
  • Hand-coding HTML in Dreamweaver; use of DW templates/snippets
  • Web site maintenance/development
  • Very detailed oriented
  • Expert at web page layout/formatting

Desirable skills:

  • PDF conversion
  • CMS knowledge (Microsoft CMS)
  • Foreign language fluency (French/German/Spanish)
  • Engineering editorial experience
  • International business experience
  • Knowledge of standards and regulations 

Please send resume via email to editor@ihs.com


8/22/2006
Job #1221
Direct

Senior Technical Writer

Webroot Software is the leading provider of best of breed anti-spyware software and other technologies for enterprise and consumers. Since the company's inception, Webroot has consistently developed and delivered the most innovative and powerful anti-spyware technology on the market. Our Spy Sweeper products have been awarded some of the industry’s highest honors, including:

  • Spy Sweeper™ is a 6-time winner of the PC Magazine Editors’ Choice Award and recently won a 2006 PC World World Class Award 
  • Spy Sweeper™ Enterprise was named Best Anti-Spyware and Best Overall Anti-Malware Solution by SC Magazine, voted the Winner of Excellence in Anti-Spyware for the Info Security Products Guide, and has received Editors’ Choice awards from IT Week, Business Computing Magazine, Windows IT Pro and Communications World Magazine 

Webroot is widely recognized for setting the technology standard by focusing on research and development. Our highly regarded R&D organization, based in Boulder, Colorado, is expanding operations. In light of this expansion, Webroot is seeking a Senior Technical Writer. Our Senior Technical Writer will be responsible for writing system-level and detailed descriptions of features and specifications for software components of security products. The position requires the Technical Writer to work closely with architecture, system engineering, and software engineering teams. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Review current documentation to develop overall strategy for product suite documentation
  • Work with software engineers to create examples, case studies, reference materials, tutorials, and online knowledge bases.
  • Design and develop uniform product documentation for all company products

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum 4 years of recent technical writing experience for software company producing internal, technical and end customer documentation 
  • Proficiency in MS Word and FrameMaker
  • Proficiency in WebWorks Publisher Professional 
  • Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat
  • Experience creating online help, preferably MS HTML Help (.chm) or browser-based help
  • Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat 
  • Proficiency in Snag-It, PaintShop Pro, or other tool for capturing screen shots
  • Internationalization experience a plus
  • Enthusiastic, highly organized self-starter who is able to work with limited supervision and work well under pressure 
  • Excellent knowledge of English grammar and usage
  • General understanding of technical terminology 
  • Experience with a consumer software product a plus 

Privately held and backed by some of the industry's leading top tier venture capital firms, including Technology Crossover Ventures, Accel Partners and Mayfield, Webroot is continuing to build and capitalize upon proven successes and leadership in the security market. Our employees are our most valuable resource and we provide them with the benefits, compensation and stock they deserve. Candidates should be self-directed and able to balance a team approach with personal initiative. 

If you would like an opportunity to work with this widely recognized worldwide leader in technology security, send your resume to jlandau@webroot.com for consideration. 

Principals only- no third parties, please. Webroot Software, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


8/22/2006
Job #1220
Contract

Technical Writer
Frontier Airlines
Denver, Co
Start: Sept. 1, 2006 - 6/8 months
Rate: $20-$24/hr

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Frontier Airlines is seeking a contract technical writer to help with a new software implementation. We are seeking someone who has excellent writing skills and experience, specifically, writing software documentation, policy/ procedure manuals, and training materials.

Essential Functions: 

  • Partners with departmental Subject Matter Experts to write and organize original content and/or revise/rewrite existing content for Frontier- and FAA-controlled technical publications dealing with the maintenance division.
  • Conducts research and SME interviews to draft content.
  • Ensures all projects comply with the system safety attributes of the TRAX System.
  • Conducts cross-department reviews/audits to determine down-line effects and obtains internal and regulatory compliance approvals.
  • Participates in meetings to obtain approvals of new/revised material.
  • Ensures projects are prepared within the requirements of the Document Control Procedures manual.
  • Edits own work and, when requested, the work of others, for grammar, spelling, consistency, style, formatting and departmental standards.

Qualifications: 

  • Two to five years experience in the production of technical documents from an operational content perspective. 
  • Experience in and/or knowledge of assigned operational discipline. 
  • Prior aviation and/or aircraft maintenance is a plus. 

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Strong writing, content editing and proofreading skills required. 
  • Proficiency in Adobe FrameMaker and Acrobat a plus. 
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple ongoing projects within in a deadline-driven environment. 
  • Must be a highly motivated, detail-oriented, self-starter with a well-developed work ethic and tremendous resourcefulness. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

  • Equipment – Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer
  • Work Environment – Typical office environment adequately heated and cooled
  • Physical Effort – Generally not required.

To Apply Email: kbeamon@flyfrontier.com


8/17/2006
Job #1219
Contract
(W-2 or 1099)

Technical Writer
Broomfield, CO

TeamExcel has a need for a contractor to work on a project for 1 to 2 weeks for a client in Broomfield. The hourly rate is $26/hour W2 (can do 1099 as well). If interested please email your resume to Raechel at rclark-welch@team-excel.com.

Job Description: 

Candidate must be able to work with subject matter experts in identifying user specific steps and tasks for creating customer technical reference manuals/training aids. Candidate must also be proficient in using Microsoft Word, Publisher, and Adobe. Instructional design / trainer experience prefered. 


8/15/2006
Job #1218
Direct

Senior Technical Writer
Boulder, CO

ITT Visual Information Solutions has a 28-year history as the leading developer of data visualization and analysis software solutions for technical professionals. The ITT Visual Information Solutions flagship product, IDL (Interactive Data Language), is recognized as a core technology for data visualization with more than 150,000 users worldwide. Combined with a host of support services, including customized training, consulting and technical support, ITT Visual Information Solutions offers the most competitive salaries, excellent benefits and a great work environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Technical Writer to research, write, and edit technical documentation for a commercial software product. As a documentation team member, you will participate in all aspects of delivering quality documentation on time. You will work with software developers, quality engineers, and product management on product issues. The position requires someone with effective planning, scheduling, research, and writing skills. Must be detail oriented, self-directed, energetic, and flexible.

Minimum Skills & Qualifications:

  • Proven skill in writing procedural and domain knowledge support material 
  • Proficiency with Adobe FrameMaker 
  • Experience with UNIX and Windows operating systems 
  • 5- 9 years technical writing experience 
  • Background in a scientific discipline highly recommended 
  • Experience with IDL, ENVI, or other scientific visualization software preferred 

You can visit our website at www.ittvis.com for detailed information about ITT Visual Information Solutions. Email your resume to jobs@ittvis.com. ITT Visual Information Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No third parties, please.


8/15/2006
Job #1217
Direct

Proposal Manager

The proposal manager directs my client’s proposal development efforts for large, strategic, and complex proposals. This position furthers company goals by working to achieve a high proposal win rate. The incumbent demonstrates self-motivation and top performance with a strong commitment to delivering a high quality product, broad writing and project management experience, and extensive experience working with executives and subject matter experts to develop winning proposals.quests for proposal (RFPs) requirements and develops strategies and outlines for RFP responses.

This position has no direct supervisory duties. Indirect supervisory duties will include directing the efforts of a team of proposal writers and specialists assigned to specific proposals, including motivating and mentoring team members throughout the proposal process. He/she will also provide feedback to the vice president of marketing on the individual performance of team members.

  • Analyzes requests for proposal (RFPs) requirements and develops strategies and outlines for RFP responses.
  • Develops, implements, and controls proposal schedules, and takes action as appropriate to ensure deliverable milestones are met.
  • Writes key sections of proposals, as applicable.
  • Acts as a Project Manager in directing the efforts of a team of proposal writers and proposal specialists.
  • Motivates and mentors proposal writers and proposal specialists throughout the proposal process.
  • Performs content editing and identifies gaps and proposal weaknesses.
  • Works with company principals, capture managers, and subject matter experts to develop and refine proposal content.
  • Distributes draft copies and elicits feedback.
  • Oversees production process from start to finish within tight timeframes.
  • Identifies and implements process improvements that will reduce the time needed for subsequent proposal development, including updating and contributing to document databases, performing technical analyses of competitor proposals, and researching and developing content to support future proposal efforts.
  • Ensures brand and key messages are consistently promoted in proposals

Job Qualifications:

Education, Experience & other Attributes

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, marketing, communications, management, business, or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum three (3) years proposal writing experience required, preferably writing responses to government RFPs. 
  • Strong writing and editing skills and ability required.
  • Strong project management skills required.
  • Demonstrated experience analyzing RFP requirements and creating proposal outlines, storyboards, and assignment schedules required.
  • Solid understanding of standard corporate proposal formats and templates required.
  • Knowledge of government contracting requirements required.
  • Must be highly organized with proven skills managing and tracking assignments and deadlines.
  • Ability to edit or rewrite sections of proposals to ensure readability and adherence to win themes, without distorting the author’s original intent, required.
  • Strong experience using Microsoft Office products, particularly Microsoft Word, Visio, and Excel, required.
  • Excellent track record working on proposal development teams required.
  • Must be detail oriented and have the ability to work successfully in a fast paced environment on multiple priority projects.

Location: Downtown Denver Salary: 60K – 70K

Please send al inquiries to Sue Kunimune at suesjobs@comcast.net or 303 795-0209.


8/15/2006
Job #1216
Direct

Technical Writer
Pillar Data Systems
Longmont, CO or San Jose, CA

JOB RESPONSIBILITY/SUMMARY

  • Research, plan, develop, and publish:
  • Hardware and software installation, configuration, and service guides
  • Implementation Guides, Interoperability documentation. 
  • Best Practices Procedures Documents
  • Certified Standard Service Procedures documents

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Research, develop, plan, write, and edit operational, instructional,
    maintenance, or test procedures for Pillar online and print
    publications. 
  • Conduct interviews with various users and technical staff to gather
    date for documentation. 
  • Research and translate technical information into manuals and
    publications for technical users. Recommend document formats,
    distribution, and other mechanisms to meet customer requirements. 
  • Produce content that conforms to company style requirements, document
    architecture requirements, and quality assurance standards.
  • Prepare content that is internationalization ready, conformant with
    topic-based (DITA) writing approaches; and web, CD, and print ready.
  • Contribute to development of processes that improve department
    effectiveness.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum Education: 

BA/BS in Computer Science or a Technical Communications Discipline or
equivalent combination of education and experience. 
Certifications a plus (SNIA, MS, Brocade, Cisco

Minimum Experience: 

  • 5 years in storage technology
  • 8 years in technical writing in computer systems domain

Knowledge: 

  • Proficiency with SAN, NAS, Windows, Linux, and Solaris are highly
    desired. 
  • Knowledge of networking, switches, HBAs, and related technologies.

Analytical/Interpersonal: 

Must work well as a team member in a high-paced and structured
environment. Able to quickly extract information from subject matter
experts, and to become the subject matter expert in their area of
responsibility.

Travel: 

Up to 25% (to San Jose site)

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general
nature and level of work performed by employees within this
classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a
comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and
qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. 

Send resume via email to dyang@pillardata.com.


8/15/2006
Job #1215
Contract

Technical Writer
Pillar Data Systems
Longmont, CO or San Jose, CA

JOB RESPONSIBILITY/SUMMARY 

Research, plan, develop, and publish: 

  • Hardware and software installation, configuration, and service guides 
  • Implementation Guides, Interoperability documentation. 
  • Best Practices Procedures Documents 
  • Certified Standard Service Procedures documents 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

  • Research, develop, plan, write, and edit operational, instructional, maintenance, or test procedures for Pillar online and print publications. 
  • Conduct interviews with various users and technical staff to gather date for documentation. 
  • Research and translate technical information into manuals and publications for technical users. Recommend document formats, distribution, and other mechanisms to meet customer requirements.
  • Produce content that conforms to company style requirements, document architecture requirements, and quality assurance standards.
  • Prepare content that is internationalization ready, conformant with topic-based (DITA) writing approaches; and web, CD, and print ready.
  • Contribute to development of processes that improve department effectiveness. 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS 

Minimum Education: 

  • BA/BS in Computer Science or a Technical Communications Discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
  • Certifications a plus (SNIA, MS, Brocade, Cisco) 

Minimum Experience: 

  • 5 years in storage technology 
  • 8 years in technical writing in computer systems domain 

Knowledge: 

  • Proficiency with SAN, NAS, Windows, Linux, and Solaris are highly desired. 
  • Knowledge of networking, switches, HBAs, and related technologies. 

Analytical/Interpersonal: 

Must work well as a team member in a high-paced and structured environment. Able to quickly extract information from subject matter experts, and to become the subject matter expert in their area of responsibility.

Travel: 

Up to 25% (to San Jose site) 

DISCLAIMER 

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. 

Send resume via email to dyang@pillardata.com


8/9/2006
Job #1214
Direct

Technical Writer, Senior or Intermediate

Research and write technical documentation, including user guides and reference guides, for telecommunications infrastructure products. 

Minimum Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or equivalent experience required. 
  • 3 to 8 years technical writing experience. 
  • Experience writing engineering-level documents. 
  • Experience with documenting telecommunication software and hardware. 

Skills:

  • Ability to research and write new documents. 
  • Ability to write documentation from engineering interviews and working in the labs. 
  • Ability to manage tasks and set priorities appropriately. 
  • Strong written and verbal skills. 
  • Strong understanding of user needs. 
  • Strong attention to details, both technical and typographical details. 

Tools experience:

  • Windows 2000 and UNIX/Solaris.
  • Arbortext Epic Editor or XML, HTML, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Office programs. 

Application Instructions:
This position is in Boulder, Colorado. Interested applicants are invited to email their response to: boulder.jobs@ericsson.com; fax to: 303.47.6672; or mail to: Ericsson Inc., Human Resources, 6210 Spine Road, Boulder, CO 80301-3317. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/DV. www.ericsson.com.


8/4/2006
Job #1213
Contract

Technical Writer

Practice Manager Group, LLC is a leading enterprise case management software and services provider seeking a Technical Writer. The successful candidate must be a hands-on individual able to handle a fast paced, multi-task, deadline driven environment as well as the ability to work self sufficiently and within a team. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving individual projects, product release schedules, and/or project team schedules. Position is located in the Denver area. This is a contract position. 

Responsibilities

Provide technical documentation support by researching, developing, and producing end-use documentation, online help and training materials for the Practice Manager software and related applications. Documentation is also required for custom development efforts that build on Practice Manager and its related applications. 
Advise the Product Management team in the development of product documentation methods/opportunities in the development of the next generation of Practice Manager software.

Experience/Skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Writing/Communication, English, Journalism, or Computer Science 
  • Minimum of 3 years technical writing experience specializing in end-user documentation for a software development company 
  • High attention to detail combined with excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills 
  • Must be able to research and read available design documentation, interview subject matter experts, conduct hands-on testing to gain understanding of product, and maintain focus and deliver high quality documentation in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment. 
  • Expert knowledge of MS Office including use and development of MS Word templates, proficient in Robohelp or comparable help authoring tool, and experience with web publishing and graphics tools. 
  • Legal industry experience and familiarity with principles of Information Mapping® desired but not required.

If you possess a positive attitude, learn quickly, and enjoy a self-directed, fast-paced, environment - submit resumes in PDF or Word format to careers@pmgsoftware.com. Please include the job title in the subject line. Practice Manager Group, LLC is an EEO/AA Employer.


7/25/2006
Job #1212
Contract

Technical Writer

Minimum Requirements: 
  • Aviation experience required, as well as the statement of experience of RUP artifacts required.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with all components of Microsoft Office.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in HTML/XML, DreamWeaver, RoboHelp Office, Quark, and FrameMaker or equivalent software is desired.
Position Description: Take information of a technical nature and write clear, concise, and accurate documentation. Skilled with MSWord, FrameMaker, and other word processing tools. Demonstrated proficiency using technical writing to define and document process, procedure, and workflow. Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and implementing instructional materials. Demonstrated oral and written proficiency with the English language, which includes an emphasis on spelling, grammar, style, and the editorial process from product inception through product delivery. Demonstrated organizational skills with a proficiency managing multiple projects of diverse complexity. Demonstrated experience maintaining an accurate and current inventory of traditional paper and electronic data.  Interview SMEs, produce technical support guide, work with management/SMEs/customers to ensure documentation has been reviewed and accepted. Report status accurately and in a timely manner. To produce full-performance level technical writing and editing. To write complex technical documents for IT, aviation and/or marine, including instructor-led and computer-based training materials and multimedia print, audio and video scripts, and related applications. To produce technical documents in compliance with departmental and corporate standards for content, format, accuracy, organization, style, and overall quality. To complete technical writing projects in compliance with established deadlines. To coordinate, analyze, document, and track designated changes in written content and technical specifications for related new development, data integrity, defect and enhancement, or other changes, as directed

Send Resume to: Andy Brudwick Email andy@pspjobs.com Phone (303) 779-8004,


7/18/2006
Job #1211
Direct

Technical Writer

Essential Functions:

Writes complex technical documents for IT, aviation and/or marine, including instructor-led and computer-based training materials and multimedia print, audio and video scripts, and related applications. Produces technical documents in compliance with departmental and corporate standards for content, format, accuracy, organization, style, and overall quality. Completes technical writing projects in compliance with established deadlines. Coordinates, analyzes, documents, and tracks designated changes in written content and technical specifications for synchronization with alpha and beta phases of new product development, data integrity, defect and enhancement, or other changes, as directed. Uses Perforce and VSS source control systems for project integrity/control, as directed. Uses JIRA to track daily feature/defect state in relationship to documentation project, as directed. Writes and maintains software documentation and online help for designated software products. Analyzes project and/or audience needs to determine materials required, organization, content, format, and applicability. Creates document plans, outlining the proposed document structure and approach. Interviews subject matter experts to acquire information and resource materials. Creates illustration requests for graphics, photo, and multimedia to accompany manuscripts. Edits or proofreads materials during various project stages to verify consistency in style, format, readability, accuracy, and layout. Maintains a state-of-the-art knowledge of designated technical information and updates work product as necessary, and as directed and approved. Creates document plans, outlining the proposed document structure and approach. Reviews existing training and engineering documentation, determines areas that need updating or revising, and recommends and implements changes, as directed and approved. Develops and maintains engineering documentation to support software testing and technical support. Coordinates software documentation/technical writing between departments and locations, as directed. Validates software performance against specifications to support documentation development, as directed. Develops Jeppesen Academy Courseware for professional pilots, as directed. Provides technical direction, guidance and support to multimedia personnel for the creation and authoring of software. Supports multimedia development through modeling, narration, or piloting of aircraft, as directed and approved. Performs other related duties, including special projects, as requested or required.

Education/Experience:

Bachelors degree in English, aviation, journalism or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, experience and demonstrated proficiencies. Three (3) or more years of related experience producing technical writing, preferably within the aviation industry, with an emphasis on piloting and aircraft maintenance, or the equivalent combination of related training, proficiency and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Demonstrated proficiency using technical writing to define and document process, procedure, and workflow. Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and implementing instructional materials. Demonstrated oral and written proficiency with the English language, which includes an emphasis on spelling, grammar, style, and the editorial process from product inception through product delivery. Demonstrated proficiency with all components of Microsoft Office. Demonstrated proficiency in HTML/XML, DreamWeaver, RoboHelp Office, Quark, and FrameMaker or equivalent software is desired. Demonstrated experience conducting original research and analysis, and the consistent achievement of projected results based on analysis performed. Demonstrated knowledge of the software development lifecycle. Demonstrated organizational skills with a proficiency managing multiple projects of diverse complexity. Demonstrated experience maintaining an accurate and current inventory of traditional paper and electronic data. Demonstrated effective and diplomatic oral and written communication skills, including making scheduled/unscheduled presentations before diverse business development teams, executive management, and external clients. Demonstrated experience persuading and negotiating with others to embrace strategies proposed. 

To apply for this position, visit the Jeppesen careers website and apply for position JEPP06272E.


7/18/2006
Job #1210
Direct

Distributed Academic and Campus Technology Coordinator
for the College of Engineering and Applied Science
University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder, CO

This .75 FTE position is in Information Technology Services (ITS). The successful applicant will assist faculty in the College of Engineering and Applied Science through consultations, trainings, and referrals in learning and using instructional technologies such as WebCT, Tegrity, digital media, and classroom presentation tools. This is a part-time professional exempt position.

Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline. Excellent communication, leadership, project management, and presentation skills. Ability to provide outstanding customer service to a diverse constituency of faculty members, and the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students. Ability to provide training to small groups of faculty members. Ability to act as a consultant to faculty on the use of
educational technologies. Experience in providing academic and/or instructional technology user support. Demonstrated understanding of instructional technology tools such as course management systems, presentation software, and web-page building software; and the application of these tools to foster learning. 

Highly Desirable: 

Master's degree in engineering, computer science, educational technology, instructional design, or a related field. Previous experience supporting teaching with technology at a university or college. Familiarity with, or demonstrated ability to learn, engineering software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Matlab, Mathematica, and LabVIEW.

Salary: $3,500 per month.

To Apply: Send resume, cover letter, and a list of three references to: Herb Wilson,
Search Committee Chair, 313UCB, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO 80309-0313 or Herb.Wilson@colorado.edu. Review of applications will begin August 1st and will continue until the position is filled. 

The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equity in education and employment.


7/17/2006
Job #1209
Contract, 2-3 months

Filled

Technical Writer - Infrastructure Architecture/Data Center Migration experience
Golden, CO

Responsible for documenting business and technical requirements and develop technical architecture documents. 

Requirements: three plus years of technical writing experience to include infrastructure architecture and data center migration experience. 

Interested candidates email your resumes as an MS Word attachment to: tony@pri.jobs. Put “Tech Writer” in the subject line. Be sure to highlight your experience as it relates to the stated requirements. Include your daytime phone number and hourly pay requirements. Thank you.


7/17/2006
Job #1208
Contract, 3+ months

Technical Writer

Behavioral Science Associates (BSA) is seeking an experienced Technical Writer, to work virtual office on a project in Highlands Ranch CO. BSA is looking for an employee (W2) for a contracting position that will last 3 months or longer. The position is full time and the employee can work from home. The project is located in Highlands Ranch CO.

Job Requirements:

  • BA/BS in technical communications, English, or similar field combined with five or more years of experience as a technical writer in the high-tech industry.
  • Proven abilities in technical writing and editing, developing documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences about software systems and applications.
  • Solid audience and process analysis skills. 
  • Solid understanding of task-based software documentation. 
  • Good document design skills (organization, layout and format, color, etc.). 
  • Ability to learn new technologies quickly. 
  • Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with Subject experts. 
  • Ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects and meet deadlines.
  • Advanced Microsoft Word, Power Point, Adobe and Visio skills. 
  • Good organizational and verbal communication skills. 
  • Ability to thrive in a newly-formed department with quickly deployed projects.

Job Description:

Produce clear, comprehensive, concise, and user-friendly software documentation (user and administrator guides), online help, white papers, and knowledgebase articles to aid internal and external users in understanding custom offers and services. 

Day today activities will involve talking with developers and solution/software architects to understand the features and functionalities of custom applications, document the conversation and come up with formal documents. May also try custom applications on test machines to gather screen shots and incorporate them in the document. 

Candidate can work virtual office but preferred to be local to Highlands Ranch, CO. 

Interested applicants, please submit your resume to Jay Messina at jay@bscience.com or call 908-233-9551.


7/15/2006
Job #1207
Direct, part-time, temporary

Technical Writer

Position Description: 

This position will primarily support the development of spacecraft and ground system training documentation. A secondary function will be the support of daily spacecraft operations through procedure updates and management using established processes. The successful candidate will be exposed to live commercial spacecraft operations at an in-depth level. The position is a temporary replacement position with a part-time employee status.

Qualifications: 

The successful candidate will have an academic enrollment in an engineering program (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer or other) and will have successfully completed a technical writing course at the college level. Interest in spacecraft operations is required. Experience with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required. Experience with MS Access is desired.

Additional:

US Citizenship is required

To apply, send your resume to careers@digitalglobe.com  with the position title in the subject line of the e-mail.

Jody Zastrow 
Corporate Recruiter 
DigitalGlobe
B: 303.684.4244 
jzastrow@digitalglobe.com


7/13/2006
Job #1206
Contract 

Senior Technical Writer

Anark Corporation provides powerful enterprise software and solutions to organizations that need to cost effectively deliver high-end, interactive 3D based applications. Anark customers such as Boeing, Panasonic Avionics, USAF, Sony and Maserati improve efficiency, save money and communicate more effectively with mission-critical interactive Product Visualization, Training, and Corporate Communication applications.

The Senior Technical Writer is responsible for writing programming, installation, setup, and operations documentation for software development and embedded systems products. In addition to writing manuals and help systems, this individual may also be called on to write training, “how to” documents, and product information for the company’s website, press releases, and contracts.

Essential Functions

  • Design and write technical documentation and training materials for a software developer audience.
  • Create complete documentation set for software UI (User Guide level), including all graphics, and deliver in printable and electronic formats 
  • Document API (SDK level), including functional/feature sets, installation guide, and quickstarts, and deliver in electronic format 
  • Contribute to or write training materials 
  • Contribute to or write technical white papers 
  • Contribute to other technical support and marketing efforts, including Knowledge Base articles and technical marketing materials. 

Required Knowledge and Skills 

  • Strong knowledge and demonstrated ability working with Adobe FrameMaker, Quadralay WebWorks or Robohelp, Adobe Acrobat, MS Word, Adobe Illustrator, SnagIt or Paintshop Pro
  • Experience with real-time multimedia application development (game development, Flash, etc.) desirable.
  • 3D software, graphics-oriented software experience needed. 
  • Understanding of object-oriented programming (C++ or C#) and ability to read source code, discuss programming details knowledgeably with engineers, and write short pieces of sample code a plus.
  • Knowledge of basic Internet concepts and ability to read HTML, CSS, and XML code. 
  • Experience working within an organized technical writing process that includes style guidelines, editorial cycles, source control, and bug tracking

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience. 
  • Two or more years of experience writing programming guide and API reference documentation for software engineers. 
  • Five or more years of experience writing installation, setup, and operations documentation. 
  • Five or more years of experience writing training materials.

To be considered for this position, email your resume and hourly rate to jobs@anark.com, or fax your resume and hourly rate to (303) 545-2575, attention Human Resources. Equal Opportunity Employer.


7/13/2006
Job #1205
Contract 

Proposal Writer and Internal Project Manager
Lakewood, CO

If you are a top notch Proposal Writer with experience in Project Management looking for a challenging position in a growing organization, read on!

ABOUT ETI PROFESSIONALS

ETI Professionals provides Technical Support Services and Project Support personnel to our government and industry partners. Our highly skilled experts support and supplement the mission, expertise, and skill sets of our clients. Utilizing our customer-intimate approach, we partner with our clients to provide strategic solutions that maximize the use of human and financial resources to ensure that mission-critical projects are completed on time and within budget. 

ETI specializes in the areas of:

  • Science
  • Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Mission Support Resources
  • Research and Development
  • Facilities Management
  • Program Management

OUR APPROACH

ETI is passionate about building strategic relationships with our customers and providing highly specialized and customized expertise that exceeds our customers’ expectations. We utilize our proven program management skills, technical expertise and professional recruiting team to provide flexible strategic solutions with a high level of customer service. We pledge to ensure trust, respect and integrity in all our business relationships.

Characteristics of the ETI Team:

  • People of Action
  • Strategic Mindset
  • Solutions Oriented
  • Relationship Driven
  • Available/Persistent
  • Specialized Expertise

JOB DESCRIPTION

Business Description and Environment

ETI is a provider of services and resources to our clients to meet their specific business needs. The timely management of information is critical to business success. ETI has its headquarters in Lakewood, CO with field offices in Boston, Baltimore, Tampa, and San Antonio. ETI has approximately 70 clients, most of which are government agencies with over 300 employees deployed on site with client, in over 33 states. A majority of the business development activity is based upon responding to government request for proposals and creating a plan to execute the delivery of services. Once the contract is awarded, there is a need to put a process in place across various departments to deliver services to the client and to the employees, including benefits, payroll, invoicing, employee and client management. Our major service is supplying ETI personnel to our clients for specific technical and/or administrative positions. These employees are assigned to the contract and the length can be short or long term. There is a team of business development employees that secure the contracts then hands off the management of the contract and employees to the account manager team. There is a need to standardize on proposal responses and ensure a clean handoff to internal departments resulting in excellent customer service. 

Primary Function

The Proposal Writer and Internal Project Manager will have two functional areas of responsibility. 

  • The first area is writing proposals and managing the proposal response and writing process within ETI. This team member will work with the business development team and other groups within ETI Professionals Inc. to create responses to RFPs and sales presentations, crafting deliverables that both set ETI Professionals Inc. apart from the competition and provide the right solution for the customer. The Manager will also write and edit other sales support materials. This team member will be the principle writer and will project manage the entire RFP response process, from initial review of the RFP to final deliverable. This person will schedule kick-off meetings, set the project schedule, coordinate the various parties involved to ensure timely work-flow, and craft the final version of the response. The team member also works with the team on customizing sales presentations and creating other sales materials. They will be responsible for tracking/reporting on projects as well. 
  • The second area of responsibility is as internal project management for handoff from contract award to internal departments to manage. This includes activities such as working with ETI’s account manager to ensure that client’s invoicing requirements are understood and processes are put into place with the accounting team to meet those requirements; payroll, benefits, employee management are also teams that need to be included in the roll out of a new contract across ETI. Position will oversee multiple client projects and is responsible for all aspects of projects from pre-sales support through client deployment including the delivery of required client reports throughout the term of the contract. The Project Manager will be responsible for developing and creating the project plan, in cooperation with the department heads and account managers. The Project Manger will be responsible for reporting on the status of the contracts to ETI’s executive staff. The Project Manager provides strong leadership to ETI Professionals Inc. staff in the evolution of its delivery methodology that stresses reusability and consistency in delivery to our clients.

Position Responsibilities

The position includes, but is not limited to the following activities and responsibilities 

  • 40 - 60% Proposal Writing
    • Act as the principle writer on proposals created for government RFP’s.
    • Working with a team that is dedicated to developing 5-10 projects per year and therefore are working on multiple projects at varying stages at any given time.
    • Work with sales and marketing teams to analyze client needs and develop timely and appropriate responses.
    • Lead the response to Government Technical Proposals. Responsible for gathering inputs from subject matter experts, editing the responses for compliance, and insuring top evaluation scores. 
    • Write and edit copy for sales support materials, such as marketing emails and collateral.
    • Manage the proposal process including development, submittal, reviews and oversee the implementation.
    • Update and maintain consultant and RFP databases.
  • 40 - 60 % Project Management 
    • Execute multiple projects with multiple tasks concurrently.
    • Organize interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project/product on schedule and within budget constraints.
    • Work with pursuit teams to complete RFP's project scoping, sizings, and pricing estimates
    • Responsible for ensuring that all needed assets and resources are identified to successfully meet client expectations
    • Manage and control project scope and the change control process
    • Assure that projects complete according to schedule and within budget.
    • Ensure that all project documentation is produced in the standard format, follows internal documentation processes and is reviewed and approved prior delivery to the client 
    • Manage project issues and risks proactively and independently 
    • Identify issues found in completing assigned tasks, resolve these issues independently with input from Program Director when needed 
    • Manage project issues and risks independently and maintain account leadership informed throughout the project lifecycle 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's Degree in Management, Marketing, Business, Journalism, Communications or related field, plus 5 years related work experience
  • Advanced PM training (i.e., PMI) - A PMP Certification a huge plus
  • 5-7 years of project management experience, preferably in a consulting or agency environment 
  • 5-7 years of leadership and/or management experience 
  • 2-5 years experience managing larger, more complex and cross functional projects, preferably in an IT and government contracts projects. 
  • 5 or more years in responding to government RFP
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products such as Word, Excel, Publisher and Project 
  • Proficiency in creating presentation material and utilizing graphics software products such as Harvard Graphics, Visio, or others.
  • Editing technical documentation to be compliance with government RFP requirements
  • Excellent communication, presentation and problem solving skills
  • Familiarity with HTML, Flash, etc. 
  • The ideal candidate will be an experienced, creative, self-starter who has the ability to thrive in a growing and evolving environment.
  • The right person will be a strong leader with a proven ability to handle “high pressure” business and technical issues with our clients. 
  • Proven experience adapting project planning and delivery approaches to specific project and client needs. 
  • Ability to prioritize and schedule project assignments for self and team, ability to be effective in a fast-paced, exciting, ambiguous environment. 
  • Excellent partnering, relationship building, consensus building, and collaboration skills.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

IT knowledge to develop more in-depth technical papers and datasheets to be presented to the IT infrastructure administrators who would be deploying and maintaining the solutions. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please include your resume (MS Word or ASCII format) when you apply to this posting; send email to with resume attachment to cooffice@etipros.com, and include Attention: Julie in the subject line. Be prepared to provide references and share samples of your proposal writing and project management skills.

Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.


7/13/2006
Job #1204
Contract - 1 year

Technical Writer
DTC

Description: Develop and maintain technical training materials related to hardware and software applications and applications training, department workflow, quality systems, and more. Training manuals, aids, workbooks, user and instructor documentation.

Requirements: 

  • CBT Computer Based Training

  • Instructional Design

  • 2 years adult education experience

  • Worked with SME's Subject Matter Experts

  • Bachelor's Degree in technical writing, teaching, aviation, or equivalent. 

  • Proficient English and Grammar

Send resume to andy@pspjobs.com or Call Andy Brudwick (303) 779-8004.


7/13/2006
Job #1203
Contract - 1 year

Technical Writer
DTC

Requirements: HTML/XML, DreamWeaver, RoboHelp Office, Quark, & Framemaker desired 

Description: Produce technical writing and editing; write complex technical documents for aviation, including instructor led and CBT materials, and multimedia

Deliverables: Syllabus, Student Materials, Instructor materials, Knowledge test, Practical Teaching Standards, Reference material

Send resumes to andy@pspjobs.com or Call Andy Brudwick (303) 779-8004.


7/13/2006
Job #1202
Contract - 1 year

Filled

Editor
DTC

Description and Requirements:

Take information of a technical nature and write clear, concise, and accurate documentation. Skilled with MSWord, FrameMaker, and other word processing tools. Demonstrated proficiency using technical writing to define and document process, procedure, and workflow. Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and implementing instructional materials. Demonstrated oral and written proficiency with the English language, which includes an emphasis on spelling, grammar, style, and the editorial process from product inception through product delivery. Demonstrated proficiency with all components of Microsoft Office. Demonstrated proficiency in HTML/XML, DreamWeaver, RoboHelp Office, Quark, and FrameMaker or equivalent software is desired. Demonstrated organizational skills with a proficiency managing multiple projects of diverse complexity. Demonstrated experience maintaining an accurate and current inventory of traditional paper and electronic data. Interview SMEs, produce technical support guide, work with management/SMEs/customers to ensure documentation has been reviewed and accepted. Report status accurately and in a timely manner. To produce full-performance level technical writing and editing. To write complex technical documents for IT, aviation and/or marine, including instructor-led and computer-based training materials and multimedia print, audio and video scripts, and related applications. To produce technical documents in compliance with departmental and corporate standards for content, format, accuracy, organization, style, and overall quality. To complete technical writing projects in compliance with established deadlines. To coordinate, analyze, document, and track designated changes in written content and technical specifications for related new development, data integrity, defect and enhancement, or other changes, as directed

Send Resume to andy@pspjobs.com or call Andy Brudwick (303) 779-8004.


7/10/2006
Job #1201
Contract

Technical Writer

Ajilon Consulting has an opening for a Technical Writer in Denver to go through the end of the year, possibly longer. Ajilon Consulting has an opening for a Technical Writer in Denver with Visio. Assist with the documentation of key Technical deliverables to include: Technical Architecture Design, Environment Management Approach, Environment Management Plan, Integration Test Approach, Performance Test Approach, Data Validation Test Approach, System Security and User Access Design, Data Conversion Plan, Data Validation Test Plan. Assist with the documentation of key Functional deliverables to include: System Test Approach, System Test Scripts, Business Process Flows, User Acceptance Test Approach. Assist with the documentation of key Project Management deliverables to include: Project Charter, Update the Compensation Planning Tool (CPT), Master Project Schedule weekly with input from Project Leads & Project Manager, Project Support Plan, ETC Matrix. 

Function as a Scribe during key project meetings and publish meeting minutes as well as post them to the CPT team site. Make updates to the Risk/Issues/Decisions/Action Items logs as necessary on the CPT team site. Assist in updates to the CPT team site. Facilitate the documentation of the CPT Product Branding. Assist and help refine CPT Administrator & Manager Self-Service Training Materials to include: CPT User Guides, CPT Facilitator Guides, CPT Job Aids. Assist and help refine Deployment Toolkit. Assist with help refine Help Desk Procedure documentation. 

Please send resumes to stephanie.head@ajilon.com.


7/9/2006
Job #1200
Direct

Technical Writer
OmniBus Systems
Lakewood, CO

OmniBus provides media and entertainment organizations around the world with innovative, highly reliable and cost-effective broadcast automation, content management and workflow solutions.

To learn more go to www.omnibus.tv.

Job Summary:

An integral part of the iTX Team is the Technical Writer. Working with product designers, developers, testers, and project managers to define and develop new and existing technical documentation. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Ability to research and understand technical issues by working with project managers, developers, and other subject matter experts.

  • Produce excellent results both independently and collaboratively, writing to all level audiences, from the newest application user to the most senior developer or engineer, from the business decision maker to the hands-on technician.

  • Absorb large quantities of raw technical material, scope it, organize it, and write it in ways that fulfill diverse customer and internal requirements. 

  • Uses technical expertise to generate copy that empowers customers with useful documents and user-interface support.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • The ideal candidate will have experience with the media business through a television station, corporate media production function, video production facility.

  • Three or more years experience writing technical documentation to an advanced audience. 

  • Three or more years experience with client/server networking, applications, or related field. 

  • Proven ability to decipher complex technical material and reframe it for documentation purposes.

  • Ability to manage several projects simultaneously. 

  • Technical aptitude with the ability to understand hardware and software systems.

  • Knowledge of product development and life cycles.

  • Professional-level experience with writing and content development tools such as Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Visio.

  • Ability to learning new technologies and systems quickly.

  • Excellent writing skills and communication skills (verbal, presentation and interpersonal).

  • Team player, ability to partner with internal counterparts (Sales Engineering, Marketing, Services & Support) to achieve desired results.

Education:

Minimum of a BA/BS.

This job description details the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

All applicants applying for Omnibus Systems openings must be authorized to work in the United States. Send resumes to omnibusstaffing@yahoo.com.

Omnibus Systems is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace employer.


7/7/2006
Job #1199
Direct

Copy Editor

Job Description: 

Responsible for providing content editing, copy editing and proofreading services to support the creation of a variety of marketing deliverables, depending on team assignment(s). These deliverables may include, but are not limited to, brochures, white papers, executive briefs, data sheets, PowerPoint presentations, CRDB references and other print collateral, as well as multimedia deliverables. May work closely with Writing, Design and Account Services teams to ensure that content is on target with clients’ marketing objectives and expectations, adheres to designated editorial and style guidelines, and meets the highest standards of editorial quality at all stages of development, from initial draft through final layout. 

Qualifications: 

  • Required 

    • BS in marketing, English, communications, or related field 

    • 3–4 years’ prior editing experience 

    • Working knowledge of print and multimedia production processes; experience in reviewing and marking up proofs in layout 

    • Excellent editing skills: content editing, copy editing and proofreading 

    • Familiarity with standard editorial style guides (e.g., Chicago, AP) 

    • Ability to keep track of evolving editorial, legal and messaging guidelines for more than one client 

    • Excellent communication skills 

    • Enthusiasm for and demonstrated effectiveness in working in a team-oriented work environment 

    • Exceptional attention to detail 

    • Proactive nature; initiative; problem-solving skills 

    • Ability to work with standard suite of Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint) 

  • Preferred 

    • Agency experience 

    • Prior experience in editing marketing materials for the high-tech industry 

    • Experience with electronic editing tools, such as Adobe Acrobat Professional 

We offer competitive salaries and outstanding benefits. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to the position posted on our web site (http://www.leopard.com).

Applications that do not include salary requirements will not be considered.

We will acknowledge receipt of all resumes, but will only call those candidates we are interested in interviewing. No phone calls please 


7/7/2006
Job #1198
Contract -
funded through end of year, may be extended

Filled

Technical Writer
Meridian Office Park

MX Logic, Inc., provides innovative email defense solutions that ensure email protection and security for businesses, service providers, government organizations, and resellers and their customers. 

Responsibilities:

  • Engineering design specifications

  • Operations and engineering manuals

  • Online context-sensitive help guides

  • Process mapping and documentation

  • End user manuals 

  • Release notes

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years experience in technical writing

  • A bachelor's degree (or higher) in computer science or technical communications with a CS focus (or equivalent) is also required.

  • Experience in internet security is a plus

Please include a recent writing sample in your response to this announcement. If you have online samples of your work, please provide a link. 

To apply, submit cover letter, resume and sample of recent writing to careers@mxlogic.com – please reference position title in the subject line. No relocation -- no telephone calls please.

 

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