Senior Technical Writer
MANTECH seeks a career and customer-oriented Senior Technical Writer to join our team in Washington, D.C. This is a hybrid position with 1 day onsite and 4 days remote per week.
The role requires an individual with a unique combination of deep technical knowledge, managerial acumen, and extensive experience within the DHS or Department of War (DoW) acquisition ecosystems.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead the drafting and editing of complex documentation for advanced Science and Technology systems and Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation efforts
- Translate intricate technical concepts into comprehensive publications, including user guides, interface control documents, and system architecture descriptions into materials that can be understood by a wide range of non-technical stakeholders
- Manage the documentation lifecycle, ensuring all materials are technically accurate, and aligned with the Authoritative Source of Truth, and are retained in accordance with federal records management policy and guidance
- Ensure compliance with Department of Defense Homeland Security data strategies and quality standards across all project deliverables
- Facilitate communication between engineering teams and government stakeholders by synthesizing technical findings into executive-level reports and briefings
- Provide oversight for documentation version control and in establishing consistent styles, formatting, and templates
- Ensure that highly technical program data is effectively communicated through structured, professional, and accessible documentation
- Ensure that all deliverables meet DHS S&T quality standards
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, or a related field
5+ years of experience in technical writing with acquisition and science and technology documentation
Proven experience in developing complex technical reports and briefings for senior leadership
Experience with DHS acquisition policy and DHS systems engineering lifecycle
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in a related field
Comprehensive understanding of DHS Acquisition Management Instruction 102-01-001 (ALF)
Clearance Requirements:
Must be able to obtain a DHS Public Trust clearance prior to starting this position
Physical Requirements:
The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations