Lead Technical Writer

CACI International•Washington, DC

3d•$73,800 - $155,100•Onsite

About The Position

The CIS program supports our intelligence customer deliver IT services to conduct its globally distributed operations. We are driving an exciting technological transformation of customer IT services by leading the design, development, implementation, and operation of cutting-edge solutions. This includes continuous service improvement through the modernization of IT system infrastructure. CACI is looking for an experienced, innovative, and motivated Lead Technical Writer to support the mission objectives and needs of the customer, the Defense Intelligence Agency. The position is contingent upon award of the DIA SITE III CIO Infrastructure Services (CIS) contract.

Requirements

Must hold a current Top Secret/SCI clearance with ability to obtain poly prior to start
HS diploma/GED and 12+ years of experience, AA and 10+ years of experience, BS/BA and 8+ years of experience, MS/MA and 6+ years of experience, or PhD and 4+ years of experience
Minimum of five years in a technical or lead writing role
A proven ability to distill complex information into clear, concise text.
Demonstrated excellent writing and grammar skills, and the ability to work independently and deliver accurate content under deadline pressure
Experience using multiple tools to develop base templates and manipulate output styles
Possess a thorough understanding of system development lifecycle, IC ITE, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and other key terminology
Willingness to learn new skills and new adapt to new environments

Nice To Haves

DOD 8140 Certification applicable to role (example Security+)
Familiarity with Intelligence Community (IC) environments, IC ITE services, and key frameworks such as the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Prior experience working alongside IT service delivery teams
Previous experience formally managing, coaching, or mentoring technical writing staff in an Enterprise IT environment
ITIL 4 Foundation Certification

Responsibilities

Create and lead creation and writing of various types of documents, including how-to guides, references, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), user knowledge articles, or instructions
Work with customers to translate their functional requirements into detailed technical specifications and coordinate with internal teams to document actions.
Explain technical ideas in simple language
Write, edit, and produce comprehensive technical documentation for hardware and software systems, including installation/configuration guides, code documentation, data flow definitions, and end-user instructions.
Manage the full documentation lifecycle - preparing, reviewing, revising, and maintaining software and systems engineering, operations, and testing documents
Serve as the Process Owner for all technical documentation on the program, overseeing documentation produced by the technical writing team under your management
Provide day‑to‑day oversight of the technical writing team, including workload distribution, performance guidance, and coordination of deliverable priorities
Provide overall leadership for technical writing tasks and act as the primary liaison to the government customer for contract coordination and task execution
Manage, mentor, and guide experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments
Serve as an escalation point for complex documentation challenges, providing expert guidance and ensuring timely, high‑quality resolution.
Demonstrate innovative influence within the project, driving participation and alignment among multiple technical and non-technical stakeholders
Drive continuous improvement for the documentation function by establishing best practices, conducting peer reviews, and implementing process enhancements
Maximize internal and external engagement with team’s products
Champion the use of AI tools to enhance speed, quality and variation of deliverables