Tech Writer Lead - C
Ashburn
Saturday, 23 May 2026
This position will be based at Remote/ Ashburn 20% Travel. Responsibilities: - Create, manage, and release various documentation products through coordination with Subject Matter Experts. - Research, write, edit, and produce Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables or project deliverables - Research, write, edit, and produce Telecommunications System Installation Plans (TSI - Ps/ SPRI - Ps). - Proofread/edit technical content produced by others including program managers, engineers, and proposal writers. - Produce illustrations using Microsoft Visio. - Research, write, edit, and produce MIL-STD 38784 Technical Orders (T - Os). - Coordinate and facilitate Government-mandated TO Certification events. - Facilitate Comment Review Matrix (CRM) reviews with team members/partners and customers as necessary. - Travel as required – >20% (approx. two 1-2 weeks per year, as required for active projects or for training) - Directly support the Program Management team and Documentation Manager to produce quality deliverables - Develop/implement configuration management plans, and work with engineering to create configuration baselines. - Prepare and manage Configuration Item and Work Product Lists. - Identify, document, and control changes to configuration items. - Facilitate change management processes for review, approval, and release. - Ensure configuration records integrity and perform configuration audits. - Prepare configuration control reports and status accounting IAW established Configuration Management Plans. - Assist with oversight and direction to Documentation Team members and SMEs. - Support the engineering team by resource planning, and execute documentation / configuration management tasks. - Work with key stakeholders to identify, document, and implement operational process improvements. - Provide process inputs to ensure group strategies align with operational Company/ Organizational core objectives. - Participate in audits and appraisals to ensure alignment with Core Solutions processes and CMMI best practices. - Write proposal content to ensure strategies align customer requirements with Telos Core Objectives & best practices - Support proposal efforts by identifying technical documentation and configuration management requirements. Job Requirements Qualifications: - The successful candidate must be a US Citizen and meet eligibility requirements to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance. - Bachelor’s Degree in a writing-focused discipline, or equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience (8 years). - Technical writing background with Engineering and/or IT-related experience. - 4 years of experience writing detailed technical procedures, preferably MIL-Spec Technical Manuals, Technical Orders, and Time Compliance Technical Orders. - Ability to translate engineer-speak into easily/clearly understood instructions. - Ability to write clearly and concisely in the active voice. - Ability to translate content guidelines into a comprehensive document outline. - Ability to follow strict composition guidelines established by customer requirements. - Ability to conduct oneself with diplomacy and tact in the presence of our customer. - Ability to take instructions, identify points requiring clarification, and execute tasks with minimal supervision. - Expert level proficiency with MS Word. - Strong proficiency in MS Office [Power Point, Excel, Visio] and Adobe. - Familiarity with CMMI Dev Level 3, and ISO 9000 requirements, and process development. - Demonstrate proficiency in configuration management practices. - A professional attitude, attention to detail, customer service skills, and excellent organizational skills are required. Job Type Full-Time Location Ashburn, VA 20147 US (Primary)