Portland or United States Employment USD 66,000 - 96,250 Yearly

The Standard is hiring a Technical Writer

About the Role

Standard is looking for a Technical Writer to create clear, visually engaging information graphics and business documentation that help internal and external audiences understand processes, projects, and key messages. In this role, you will blend graphic design, business process understanding, and technical writing to support communication, training, analysis, and continuous improvement across the organization.

What You'll Do

  • Design information graphics and conceptual communications that clearly convey complex ideas.
  • Produce and maintain business process and project documentation using established standards.
  • Capture and validate data needed for modeling, simulation, and process analysis.
  • Provide business and technical writing support across division projects.
  • Create documentation used by partners such as training, IT, and HR to support end‑user training, requirements, and organizational design.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, Graphic Design, or a related field.
  • 5 years of experience creating, writing, and interpreting technical documents.
  • Demonstrated experience with desktop publishing, graphic design, word processing, and spreadsheet applications.
  • 4 years of experience within an Insurance Services Group or similar operational environment.
  • Experience supporting business process analysis, modeling, or simulation.
  • Familiarity with documentation standards and conventions used in process improvement and project environments.

Team & Environment

You will partner closely with business units to deliver effective documentation and graphics.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Compensation: $66,000.00 - $96,250.00
  • A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
  • An annual incentive bonus plan.
  • Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure.
  • A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement.
  • Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
  • An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools.

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Mortgage Investors, LLC, StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., and American Heritage Life Insurance Company and American Heritage Service Company, marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law.

Required Skills
Technical WritingDesktop PublishingGraphic DesignWord ProcessingSpreadsheet ApplicationsBusiness Process AnalysisProcess ModelingProcess Simulation
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The Standard

The Standard is an insurance and financial services company with a legacy of financial stability, investing in innovative technologies to support customer needs.

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Posted 14 days ago