Senior Principal Technical Writer

Paradigm Max Q LLC•,

34d•$115,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Principal Technical Writer serves as the lead Subject Matter Expert (SME) and primary authority for all technical documentation supporting Other Transaction Authority (OTA), consortium, and Commercial Technologies for Maintenance Activities (CTMA) initiatives. This position is responsible for the end-to-end planning, development, integration, quality assurance, and delivery of mission-critical written products supporting acquisition execution, strategic communications, milestone decisions, stakeholder engagement, and program success. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Senior Principal Technical Writer translates complex technical, acquisition, engineering, and programmatic information into clear, concise, and actionable documentation suitable for executive, customer, and stakeholder audiences.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Technical Communication, English, Journalism, Communications, Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Systems, Defense Acquisition Management, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive technical writing, acquisition documentation, program management support, or related experience.
Demonstrated experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), federal government, defense industry, or advanced technology programs.
Experience developing executive-level reports, strategic communications, technical documentation, and program deliverables.
Experience leading documentation efforts across complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Proven ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Exceptional technical and business writing ability.
Advanced editing, proofreading, and document quality assurance skills.
Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities.
Executive briefing and communication skills.
Ability to synthesize large volumes of technical information into concise messaging.
Project and workload management skills.
Stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and document collaboration platforms.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Technical Communication, Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration (MPA), Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Project Management, Acquisition Management, or a related field.
Experience supporting OTA agreements, consortium management activities, or CTMA initiatives.
Experience supporting Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Defense Agency programs.
Experience working with research, development, prototyping, and transition-to-production efforts.
Experience supporting acquisition milestone reviews and executive governance boards.
Experience overseeing technical writing teams or documentation programs.
Knowledge of Other Transaction Authority (OTA) processes and procedures.
Knowledge of Consortium-based acquisition models.
Knowledge of Commercial Technologies for Maintenance Activities (CTMA) programs.
Knowledge of Department of Defense acquisition pathways and governance structures.
Knowledge of Defense innovation initiatives and rapid prototyping efforts.
Knowledge of Technology transition and capability maturation processes.
Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts.
Knowledge of Agile project management methodologies.
Knowledge of Military operational environments and mission requirements.
Experience with document automation and knowledge management tools.
Graphic communication and information visualization techniques.
Proposal development and technical volume writing.
Process improvement and workflow optimization.
Strategic communication planning.
Data visualization and dashboard reporting.
Facilitation of executive reviews and governance meetings.
Active Secret or higher clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior technical writing SME for OTA, consortium, and CTMA programs and initiatives.
Develop high-quality technical, acquisition, programmatic, and executive-level documentation that aligns with organizational objectives.
Translate complex technical and business information into clear, concise, and audience-appropriate products.
Ensure accuracy, consistency, readability, and compliance with contractual, organizational, and government requirements.
Maintain expert knowledge of documentation standards, acquisition processes, and best practices.
Lead the development, coordination, integration, and completion of all required documentation across assigned programs.
Manage writing deliverables from concept development through final submission and approval.
Develop and maintain documentation frameworks, templates, style guides, and standard operating procedures.
Ensure documentation is delivered accurately, professionally, and within required timelines.
Prepare monthly program status reports, executive summaries, strategic communications, and performance updates.
Develop milestone documentation supporting reviews, decision briefs, program assessments, and leadership engagements.
Create executive-ready materials that support informed decision-making and program oversight.
Coordinate reviews and approvals to ensure stakeholder alignment.
Collaborate with program managers, engineers, contracting officers, acquisition professionals, financial analysts, and external partners to gather and validate information.
Serve as the primary integrator of technical and programmatic content across multiple stakeholders.
Facilitate communication among stakeholders to ensure information consistency and completeness.
Align technical documentation with strategic messaging and acquisition objectives.
Establish and implement organizational best practices for technical writing and documentation management.
Review, edit, and enhance documents produced by team members and contributors.
Conduct quality reviews to ensure compliance, consistency, and professionalism.
Identify documentation risks, gaps, and inconsistencies and implement corrective actions.
Continuously improve documentation processes, efficiencies, and knowledge management practices.
Advise senior leadership on communication strategies, documentation approaches, and information management practices.
Support organizational efforts to improve documentation scalability, standardization, and reuse.
Influence the development of enterprise-wide documentation standards and processes.
Mentor and provide guidance to technical writers, analysts, and program team members.