Senior Technical Writer

CACI International•Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

5d•$67,800 - $142,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Technical Writer supports 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, edits, and maintains technical documents, white papers, reports, templates, policies, memorandums, standard operating procedures, briefings, and official Army correspondence. It requires strong written communication and attention to detail, proficiency with Microsoft 365, and the ability to work with subject matter experts, engineers, and government personnel to produce clear, accurate, audience-appropriate documentation. The position requires careful application of derivative classification and dissemination markings, including classification authority blocks and portion markings, in accordance with applicable Security Classification Guides and information-handling requirements. The writer maintains document version control, configuration management, repositories, and approval workflows, and ensures products follow CETS formatting and style guidelines, approved lexicons, and Army/DoD writing standards. Applicants selected for further consideration must provide a writing sample demonstrating clear, concise, technically accurate writing.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
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, handling caveats such as NOFORN, ORCON, and REL TO, and paragraph/portion-marking rules.
Ability to produce a writing sample demonstrating clear, concise, technically accurate documentation.

Nice To Haves

A strong technical background is highly desirable.
Prior experience in a technical or analytical field, such as SIGINT or GEOINT analysis, is considered a significant asset.

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.
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 adheres to CETS Division formatting, style guidelines, approved lexicons, and Army/DoD writing guidelines.
Track document revisions, maintain version control and configuration management, and assist with document repositories such as Intelshare and MS Teams.
Serve as content manager for assigned branches, ensuring proper document routing, version control, and accessibility under document review and approval procedures.
Develop, revise, and maintain clear, concise, regulatory-compliant policies, memorandums, standard operating procedures, and official Army correspondence.
Use knowledge of Army requirements for formatting and producing SOPs, Memorandums for Record, and other official documentation.
Ensure written products meet standards for clarity, consistency, grammar, and technical accuracy and comply with classification, OPSEC, and information-handling requirements.