Technical Writer

1. Position Summary

The Technical Writer is responsible for producing clear, accurate, and compliant documentation in support of the company's defense contracts and government obligations. This position develops, edits, and maintains technical manuals, specifications, contract deliverable documents (CDRLs), and other government-required documentation in strict accordance with applicable MIL-SPEC, MIL-STD, and contract statement of work (SOW) requirements.

The Technical Writer works directly with engineers, program managers, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate complex technical content into structured, audit-ready documentation. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance commensurate with program requirements.

 

2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are representative of the work performed in this position. Additional responsibilities may be assigned in accordance with program or contract requirements.

Documentation Development

• Author, edit, and revise technical manuals including operation manuals, maintenance manuals, installation instructions, and illustrated parts breakdowns (IPBs) in compliance with applicable MIL-SPEC/MIL-STD standards.
• Develop Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables in accordance with DI (Data Item) descriptions and SOW requirements.
• Produce government-formatted documents including specifications, test plans, test reports, engineering change proposals (ECPs), and program management reports.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), and internal reference documents in support of program execution.

Collaboration & SME Coordination

• Conduct structured interviews with engineers, technicians, and program staff to gather accurate technical content for documentation.
• Coordinate review cycles with SMEs, Quality Assurance, and Program Management to ensure documentation accuracy, completeness, and schedule compliance.
• Participate in Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings and program reviews as the documentation representative.

Compliance & Configuration Management

• Ensure all deliverable documentation is formatted and submitted in compliance with contract requirements and applicable government standards.
• Maintain documentation under configuration control; track revisions, version history, and change logs in accordance with the company's document control procedures.
• Support customer reviews, audits, and data calls by providing accurate and timely documentation packages.

Quality & Records

• Proofread and quality-check all documents prior to submission for technical accuracy, grammatical correctness, and formatting compliance.
• Maintain organized records of all documentation in the designated SharePoint or document management system (DMS) per document control policy.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of documentation templates, style guides, and internal standards.

 

3. Minimum Qualifications

 

4. Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) and S1000D documentation standards.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition lifecycle documentation requirements (e.g., Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) deliverables).
• Active security clearance at the SECRET level or above.
• Society for Technical Communication (STC) certification or equivalent professional credential.
• Experience supporting proposals, including Volume writing and compliance matrix development.
• Background working within an ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management environment.

 

5. Core Competencies

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6. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

 

7. Position Acknowledgment

This Position Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties in accordance with business and program needs.