Content and Technical Writer

University of Dayton • Dayton, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Help UDRI and the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office translate complex sustainment work into clear, compelling content that communicates mission value and impact. This position works alongside the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) to translate complex technical work into clear, accurate, and compelling written content for internal Department of War (DoW)/Air Force leadership, partners, and external audiences, directly supporting the RSO Communications Plan objectives to increase awareness and promote understanding of the value and impact of RSO initiatives. The position may support additional UDRI customers and initiatives as needed. Working closely with the Impact Analyst, RSO program managers, subject matter experts, the strategic communications team, and the graphic designer, the Content and Technical Writer turns identified outcomes and value into audience-ready articles, briefings, one-pagers, reports, success stories, and leadership updates that reinforce RSO key messages—including the RSO mission, value proposition, and results in increased readiness, reduced costs, and improved sustainment capabilities. This position is co-located with the customer at the Hangar 01 facility. The writer tailors messaging and tone for diverse audiences, ensures all products align with the RSO Brand Guide and established key messages, and coordinates external communications with Air Force Public Affairs (AFLCMC/PA). This is a content- and communication-focused writing role centered on framing mission value and impact rather than producing system-of-record technical manuals or engineering documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in communications, journalism, English, technical writing, marketing, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in technical writing, content development, strategic communications, or public affairs
• Ability to synthesize highly technical or complex information into clear, accurate, audience-appropriate content
• Experience writing across multiple formats (e.g., articles, briefings, one-pagers, reports, success stories, newsletters)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including editing and proofreading
• Ability to interview subject matter experts and translate their input into finished content
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Familiarity with US military offices and acronyms
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and meet event-driven deadlines
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Availability to travel between UDRI locations, base, and other mission locations to support communications work as needed.

Nice To Haves

• 5 or more years of experience in technical writing, content development, or strategic communications
• Experience writing in a Department of War (DoW), Air Force, or defense industry environment
• Familiarity with military writing standards (e.g., The Tongue and Quill) and adhering to organizational brand guides
• Demonstrated experience developing success stories/case studies, value narratives, and leadership-facing content
• Experience coordinating content clearance with a public affairs office (e.g., AFLCMC/PA)
• Demonstrated successful collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team (e.g., analysts, designers, project managers, SMEs)
• Working knowledge of US Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Sustainment Center, and Air Logistics Complexes
• Familiarity with strategic communications, marketing, or stakeholder engagement
• Familiarity with SharePoint
• Knowledge of UDRI and UDRI systems

Responsibilities

• Translate complex technical work into clear, accurate, and compelling written content for internal Department of War (DoW)/Air Force leadership, partners, and external audiences.
• Support RSO Communications Plan objectives to increase awareness and promote understanding of the value and impact of RSO initiatives.
• Turn identified outcomes and value into audience-ready articles, briefings, one-pagers, reports, success stories, and leadership updates.
• Reinforce RSO key messages, including the RSO mission, value proposition, and results in increased readiness, reduced costs, and improved sustainment capabilities.
• Tailor messaging and tone for diverse audiences.
• Ensure all products align with the RSO Brand Guide and established key messages.
• Coordinate external communications with Air Force Public Affairs (AFLCMC/PA).
• Frame mission value and impact rather than producing system-of-record technical manuals or engineering documentation.

Benefits

• Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being.
• The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level