Lead Technical Writer

CACI


Job Location:

Washington DC, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 73800 - 155100
Posted on: 2 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Lead Technical Writer

Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

The CIS program supports our intelligence customerdeliver IT services to conductits globally distributed operations. We are driving an exciting technological transformation ofcustomerITservices by leading the design development implementation and operation ofcutting-edgesolutions. This includes continuous service improvementthrough the modernization of IT system infrastructure.

CACI is looking foranexperienced innovative and motivatedLeadTechnical Writertosupport the missionobjectivesand needs ofthe customerthe Defense Intelligence Agency.

Theposition is contingent upon award of theDIA SITE III CIO InfrastructureServices (CIS) contract.

Responsibilities:

  • You will apply yourwritingacumen and production skillsalong with technical experienceto shape how our operations and engineering teams communicate complex capabilities. You will serve as the heart of our technical documentation processbringing yourmanagement mentorship and leadershipof a smallteam of professional technical writers. As part of our team you will help drive operations future technologies mission support and tech refresh activities to develop andmaintain agency-wide capabilities on a global basis

Technical Documentation & Production:

  • Createand lead creationand writing ofvarious typesof documents including how-to guides referencesStandard Operating Procedures (SOP) Concepts of Operations (CONOPS)user knowledge articles or instructions

  • Work with customers to translate their functional requirements into detailed technical specificationsand 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-userinstructions.

  • Manage the full documentation lifecycle-preparing reviewing revising andmaintainingsoftware and systems engineering operations and testing documents

Leadership & Mentoring:

  • Serve as the Process Owner for all technical documentation on the program overseeing documentation produced by the technical writing team under your management

  • Provide daytoday 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 challengesprovidingexpert guidance and ensuringtimely highquality resolution.

Innovation:

  • Demonstrate innovative influence within the project driving participation and alignment among multiple technical and non-technical stakeholders

  • Drive continuous improvement for the documentation function byestablishingbest practices conducting peer reviews and implementing process enhancements

  • Maximize internal and external engagement withteams products

  • Champion the use of AI tools to enhance speedqualityand variation of deliverables

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Must hold a current Top Secret/SCI clearance with ability toobtain poly prior to start

  • HS diploma/GED and12 years ofexperienceAAand10 years of experience BS/BAand8 years of experience MS/MAand6 years of experience or PhDand 4 years of experience

  • Minimum of five years in a technical or lead writing role

  • Writing Excellence: A proven ability to distill complex information into clear concise text. Demonstrated excellent writing and grammar skills and the ability to work independently and deliveraccuratecontent under deadline pressure

  • Production & Tooling: Experience using multiple tools to develop base templates and manipulate output styles

  • Technical Acumen:Possessa thorough understanding of systemdevelopmentlifecycle IC ITE Risk Management Framework (RMF) and other key terminology

  • Willingness to learn new skills andnewadapt to new environments

Desired:

  • 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

  • Previousexperience formally managing coaching or mentoring technical writing staff in an Enterprise IT environment

  • ITIL 4 FoundationCertification

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers missions and driven by a higher purpose to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. Youll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together we will advance our nations most critical missions build on our lengthy track record of business success and find opportunities to break new ground in your career and in our legacy.


Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including but not limited to geographic location Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates relevant prior work experience specific skills and competencies education and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare wellness financial retirement family support continuing education and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$73800-$155100

CACI is anEqualOpportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation age national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any otherprotectedcharacteristic.

Job Title: Lead Technical WriterJob Category: Engineering and Technical SupportTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCIEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Continental US* * *The Opportunity:The CIS program supports our intelligence cus...

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