Senior Technical Writer

CACI•Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Technical Writer will support the Counter-UAS and Emerging Threat Solutions (CETS) Division and its Global Operational Support and Threat (GOST) and Technical Information and Insight (TI2) Branches onsite at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The role reviews, creates, and edits technical documents, white papers, templates, reports, policies, procedures, briefings, and official Army correspondence. It requires careful attention to detail, strong written communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft 365. A technical or analytical background, such as Signals Intelligence or Geospatial Intelligence analysis, is considered a significant asset. The writer works with subject matter experts, engineers, and government personnel to produce clear, accurate, audience-appropriate documentation that follows CETS formatting and style guidelines, approved lexicons, Army and DoD writing guidance, and program documentation standards. The role also applies and audits classification and dissemination markings, manages document routing and version control, and supports document repositories and branch content management processes. Applicants further considered must provide a writing sample demonstrating clear, concise, technically accurate writing.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
Either a master's degree and 10 years of experience, or a bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience.
Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
Knowledge of derivative classification principles, Security Classification Guides (SCGs), handling caveats such as NOFORN, ORCON, and REL TO, and paragraph/portion marking rules.
Ability to ensure technical content is clear, concise, accurate, and compliant with applicable documentation and security requirements.
Applicants selected for further consideration must provide a writing sample demonstrating clear, concise, technically accurate documentation.

Nice To Haves

A strong technical background.
Prior experience in a technical or analytical field, such as Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) or Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) analysis.

Responsibilities

Review and edit technical documents, white papers, reports, and other deliverables for clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
Apply and audit derivative classification markings, dissemination control markings (CAPCO), classification authority blocks, and portion markings in compliance with applicable Security Classification Guides (SCGs).
Create, update, and maintain document templates using Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Collaborate with subject matter experts, engineers, and government personnel to develop technical documents, briefings, and white papers tailored to their intended audiences.
Ensure documentation follows CETS Division formatting and style guidelines, approved lexicons, and applicable Army/DoD writing guidelines.
Track document revisions, maintain version control and configuration management discipline, and assist with document repositories such as Intelshare and MS Teams.
Develop, revise, and maintain clear, concise, regulatory-compliant policies, memorandums, standard operating procedures, and official Army correspondence.
Serve as content manager for assigned branches, overseeing document routing, version control, and accessibility under CETS and branch review and approval procedures.
Produce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Memorandums for Record (MFRs), and other official documentation in accordance with Army requirements.
Ensure written products meet quality standards for clarity, consistency, grammar, and technical accuracy, and comply with classification, OPSEC, and information-handling requirements.