Technical Writer

Brandes Associates-posted 1 day ago
$79,775 - $110,802/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • Point Mugu, CA
51-100 employees
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BAI, a defense contractor, seeks a skilled Technical Writer with 3+ years of experience supporting defense-related engineering, test, or operations projects. The candidate will collaborate with Systems Engineers, Quality Assurance Engineers, Software Developers, and Testers at Point Mugu Naval Base in Camarillo, CA, utilizing government-defined engineering processes. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with documentation standards, cyber accreditation requirements, and interoperability with project infrastructure. This position offers opportunities for career progression, excellent benefits, and stability in a well-established, employee-focused company.

  • Author Technical Documents and Reports: Prepare materials such as test reports, equipment manuals, appendices, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and maintenance instructions in line with DoD standards, including NIST SP 800-53 and DoDI 8510.01.
  • Create and maintain document suites, including Logistics, Configuration Management (CM), Systems Engineering, Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance artifacts, and Test Plans for U.S. and Foreign Military Sales (FMS).
  • Develop and structure documentation for key milestones including SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR, ensuring alignment with Initial and Full Operational Capability (IOC and FOC).
  • Manage and Oversee Technical Baselines: Work with engineers to maintain auditable repositories with traceability from requirements to verification and Authorization to Operate (ATO) evidence.
  • Collaborate on controlled configuration documents such as Interface Control Documents (ICD), Verification Cross-Reference Matrices (VCRM), and Architecture Roadmaps.
  • Conduct regular updates related to system architecture, cyber accreditation progress, and configuration control.
  • Verify and Align Technical Artifacts: Review and edit engineering documentation for adherence to project standards and government requirements.
  • Manage document templates, ensuring compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards and ITAR/EAR export control requirements.
  • Cybersecurity Coordination and Reporting: Support the assembly, verification, and coordination of cybersecurity-related materials, including vulnerability assessments, RMF controls, POA&Ms, and related ATO documentation.
  • Monitor and review active application components and oversee their updates and lifecycle statuses.
  • Meeting and Reporting Requirements: Facilitate and document technical discussions with stakeholders, including cross-functional meetings for Integration & Test Master Planning (ITMP) and cyber accreditation progress reviews.
  • Prepare minutes, summaries, and briefing documentation for Monthly Progress Reports (CDRL A001).
  • The candidate will assist in ad-hoc documentation projects designed to enhance program knowledge transfer, readiness for technical reviews, and stakeholder coordination.
  • A minimum of 3 to 10 years of experiencein a technical writing role, supporting defense-related engineering, test, or operations projects
  • Demonstrated ability to draft and manage a variety of technical documents, such as RMF artifacts, test process documentation, and engineering baselines
  • Proven ability to thrive in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating effectively with engineers, stakeholders, and cybersecurity personnel
  • Strong analytical, attention-to-detail, and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced expertise in Microsoft Office Suite , including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat Pro and version control tools
  • High School diploma. Allowable Substitution: GED; or Vocational training commensurate with Department of Labor functional description.
  • Applicant must have an active DoD Secret Clearance.
  • The applicant must have US citizenship at the time of application.
  • Experience with Systems Engineering frameworks and software tools such as IBM Rational DOORS or similar
  • Experience working with government IT environments, including platforms such as Microsoft Azure, MS Teams, and NMCI
  • Familiarity with NAVAIR program directives, infrastructures, and operational requirements for stakeholders
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity accreditations via the RMF process
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