Technical Writer

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KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Projects: KBRs work is at the forefront of engineering logistics operations science program management mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Position Summary:

KBR Inc. is seeking a highly capable and organized Senior Technical Writer to join our team in Beavercreek Ohio. This position supports the Contracting Functional Team within Advanced Battle Management Systems (ABMS) Division under the Department of the Air Force Command Contral Communications and Battle Management Portfolio Acquisition this role you will bridge the gap between complex technical requirements and legally binding procurement documents. You will partner with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) Program Managers and Contracting Officers to draft edit and refine critical acquisition artifacts ensuring full compliance with federal regulations while mitigating protest risks through clear unambiguous language.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pre-Award Documentation: Draft edit and format foundational procurement documents including Statements of Work (SOW) Performance Work Statements (PWS) and Statements of Objectives (SOO).
• Justification & Strategy: Assist in synthesizing market data into comprehensive Market Research Reports and draft legally sound Justifications & Approvals (J&As) and Determinations & Findings (D&Fs).
• Source Selection Support: Prepare Fair Opportunity Decision Documents (FODDs) and source selection evaluation criteria maintaining strict adherence to objective fact-based reporting and proper formatting for potential redaction.
• Translation & Clarity: Interview engineering and IT SMEs to translate highly complex technical jargon into clear actionable and measurable performance standards suitable for industry bidders.
• Quality Control: Perform rigorous peer reviews to eliminate ambiguous language (e.g. as needed timely) enforce active voice (e.g. proper use of shall vs. will) and ensure terminology is consistent across the entire solicitation package.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard Core hours 0900 - 1500

Qualifications:

Required:

• Education: Bachelors Degree in English Technical Writing Communications Journalism Business Administration or a related technical field (e.g. Computer Science Engineering) with 5 years experience

• Clearance: Active Secret Clearance

• Regulatory Knowledge: Demonstrated working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency supplements (e.g. DFARS). Ability to map document structures directly to regulatory requirements.
• Writing & Editing: Mastery of Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) writing principles. Exceptional ability to convert passive weak sentence structures into active directive contractual language.
• Performance-Based Expertise: Proven experience developing Measurable Performance Standards Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) and Performance Requirements Summaries (PRS) for PWS development.
• Analytical & Structural Skills: Strong proficiency in managing complex document hierarchies multi-level numbering systems (e.g. Work Breakdown Structures) and synthesizing large volumes of technical data.
• Systems Familiarity: Basic understanding of federal procurement support systems and internal control workflows such as the Purchase Card Online System (PCOLS).

Desired:

• Education: Masters Degree in English Technical Writing Communications Journalism Business Administration or a related technical field (e.g. Computer Science Engineering) with 3 years experience.
• Clearance Level: Active DoD Top Secret security clearance
• Certifications: DAWIA (Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act) certification in Contracting or Program Management or equivalent commercial certifications (e.g. NCMA CFCM).
• Domain Experience: Prior experience writing acquisition documents specifically for IT modernization systems engineering or defense platforms.

Ready to Make a Difference

If youre excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Lets shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.