Special Communications Tech Writer – Science & Technology US Army Support
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Job Summary
Position Description
Technical Writer / Strategic Communications Specialist Science & Technology (DEVCOM AC)
Organization / Program: WisEngineering / DEVCOM Armaments Center (DEVCOM AC)
Location: Picatinny Arsenal NJ
Compensation: $110000 $125000 annually (Commensurate with experience)
Clearance / Eligibility: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance
Position Overview
WisEngineering is seeking an accomplished Technical Writer / Strategic Communications Specialist with an engineering or technical background to support senior-level Science and Technology (S&T) initiatives at Picatinny Arsenal in support of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (DEVCOM AC).
Widely recognized as the Home of American Lethality Picatinny Arsenal spearheads critical research development and engineering across advanced kinetic energy systemsspanning small arms (9 mm) up to large-caliber artillery (155 mm warheads) advanced fire control and munitions. Our team directly supports cutting-edge R&D programs from startup-like early-concept incubation to basic research at the chip physics and chemistry levels incorporating modern digital engineering tools and artificial intelligence (AI).
In this role you will bridge technical development and executive-level strategic justification producing compelling technical narratives white papers and briefs that defend and secure vital resources for next-generation systems fielded to the U.S. Army warfighter.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Technical Writing: Draft edit and present compelling narrativesincluding white papers strategic briefs executive summaries technical assessments and congressional inquiriesthat clearly articulate and defend the Arsenals technical direction and modernization roadmaps.
Funding & Program Justification: Translate complex engineering data cost estimates and budget requirements into persuasive arguments. Highlight operational relevance cost-to-benefit ratios and critical mission urgency to secure and maintain project funding.
Milestone Tracking & Cross-Functional Alignment: Track program milestones and coordinate seamlessly across cross-functional engineering scientific and financial teams to ensure strategic narratives accurately reflect operational realities and technical progress.
Resource & Lifecycle Advisory: Leverage a functional understanding of the DoD Planning Programming Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) lifecycle to convey the strategic impact of fiscal decisions and effectively advocate for necessary program resources.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering Physical Sciences Computer Science Technical Writing Communications Public Policy Business Administration Project Management English or a related field (Engineering and technical degrees strongly preferred).
Professional Experience: 3 to 5 years of post-degree experience in technical writing strategic communications defense program analysis or engineering project management.
Communication & Presentation: Exceptional written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated capability to present complex engineering concepts clearly and authoritatively before leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
Analytical Synthesis: Proven ability to synthesize intricate engineering data technical specifications and budgetary spreadsheets into cohesive executive-ready documentation.
Core Attributes: High intellectual agility meticulous attention to detail collaborative problem-solving ability and a professional team-oriented approach.
Desired Skills & Experience (A Plus)
Defense Environment: Prior experience supporting DEVCOM AC Picatinny Arsenal or Army Futures Command (AFC) programs.
Acquisition & Budgeting: Familiarity with the DoD acquisition lifecycle FAR/DFARS standards PPBE processes or congressional appropriations.
Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with kinetic weapon systems munitions fire control microelectronics/chip-level research or applied AI/data tools.
To perform a job successfully with WisE LLC and its business customers an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodationmay be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
