Technical Writer/Editor II

Ball Aerospace is powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus. We pioneer discoveries that enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most. We create innovative space solutions, enable more accurate weather forecasts, drive insightful observations of our planet, deliver actionable data and intelligence, and ensure those who defend our freedom go forward bravely and return home safely.
At our core, we're passionate, committed people who believe together we can achieve extraordinary things. We work collaboratively with each other, our customers and partners to solve the world's greatest challenges. That means listening to one another, providing feedback and partnering across all levels. We value our inclusive culture where everyone is heard equally and creativity thrives. Each team member is fully invested in our mission and we bring an energy to work every day that propels our business and motivates us all to Go Beyond.®
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The Strategic Operations (StratOps) Strategic Capabilities Unit, consists of Washington DC Operations, Marketing & Communications and Strategic Development. The StratOps team promotes and elevates the business within our markets, works with customers and competition to influence and drive the growth of Ball Aerospace and facilitates collaboration across the business enterprise to increase opportunities.
Technical Writer/Editor II
Communicate the company's technical information in ways that are more understandable, usable, and accessible for employees, partners and customers.
What You'll Do:

• Proof, edit, write, research, organize, and format technical content for business proposals, program reports, hardware specifications, user manuals, white papers, and other documentation.
• Review and edit professional journal articles for clarity, grammar, format, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Create forms, checklists, procedures, and work instructions to support business processes.
• Apply company- and community-specific publication standards, branding elements, style guides, and best practices to create high-quality, Ball-branded professional content in all materials developed.
• Coordinate team efforts for document layout, illustration development, and reprographics for final document production.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

What You'll Need:

• BS/BA in a related field plus 3 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Degree in Technical Writing or Technical Communication, Professional Writing, Journalism, English, Humanities, Library Science, Communications, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or the Sciences is preferred
• Certificate in Technical Communications preferred.
• Expertise in writing, editing, proofing, and researching technical documentation.
• Ability to interview subject matter experts, grasp key technical concepts, and distill information into technically accurate, understandable prose.
• Ability to ensure thoroughness and accuracy in all technical publications.
• Ability to work multiple projects simultaneously, under deadline pressure with fast turnarounds.
• Ability to coordinate a complex project with project personnel, support functions, and subject matter experts.
• Ability to review the scope of documents against program objectives or proposal requirements to ensure compliance and completeness of information.
• Ability to work well with people as well as independently, and with little or no supervision after initial briefing.
• Ability to maintain a predictable work schedule with occasional flexibility for evening or weekend work to meet deadlines, as needed.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, SharePoint, Visio, and Project, and Adobe Acrobat Pro and Creative Suite.
• Ability to design the structure of complex documents.
• Ability to incorporate accessibility considerations for those with disabilities.
• Ability to identify and implement visual design elements to improve readability and understanding.
• Ability to apply information mapping concepts to organize complicated topics.

Flexible On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site for three or more days per work week. Travel and local commute between Ball campuses and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.
Working Conditions:

• Ball Aerospace is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in Colorado and other states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.
• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

A current DoD clearance and/or SCI access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position, however applicant must be willing and eligible for submission within 60-90 days after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access. By applying to this position, you are agreeing to complete a National Security Clearance Pre-Screen Questionnaire to evaluate your general ability to obtain the required security clearance or government customer access associated with this position.
Relocation for this position is not available.
Compensation & Benefits:

• HIRING SALARY RANGE: $63,000 - $84,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
• This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site.

US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED
Ball Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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