Technical Writer/Editor - DEFTEC Corporation

Technical Writer/Editor

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by the critical missions of our clients, and we are driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position directly supports Allied Command Transformation (ACT) which is NATO's leading agent for change: driving, facilitating, and advocating the continuous improvement of Alliance capabilities to maintain and enhance the military relevance and effectiveness of the Alliance. The main objectives of ACT are: providing appropriate support to NATO missions and operations; leading NATO military transformation; improving relationships, interaction and practical cooperation with partners, nations and international organizations.

DEFTEC is seeking two technical writers to support HQ SACT Purchasing & Contracting section and work collaboratively with program managers and P&C staff in the development of requirement documents such as Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements, Statement of Objectives, Grading Criteria and other procurement related documents. The technical writer is responsible for taking complex, technical information and translating it into an easily understandable format.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Procurement and Contracting (P&C) in assisting program managers regarding format and content of requirements (SOWs, SOO's, RSD's etc.); prepare documents in compliance with internal procedures.
• Determine the clearest and most logical way to present information for greatest reader comprehension.
• Develop, draft, write, and edit requirement documents including functional descriptions, specifications, deliverables and acceptance criteria in support of purchasing & contracting, program managers, and other NATO stakeholders to ensure order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology remain consistent.
• Translate technical information to clear, readable documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel.
• Conduct research and ensure the use of proper technical industry terminology.
• Support procurement activities such as preparing Requests for Proposals (RFP's)/Invitations for International Bidding (IFIB's), participating as a Recorder on Solicitation Review Boards (SRBs) and Contract Awards Committees (CAC).
• Assist in drafting and staffing of business cases to support special requests or requests for deviation from normal methods of procurement.
• Meticulously record all relevant contract decisions and actions of CACs.
• Coordinate participation of other acquisition team members where necessary to complete assigned work.
• Establish and maintain excellent internal and external customer relations at all levels of the organization.
• Produce high-quality documentation that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience and widespread publication.
• Create tutorials and samples to help end-users initiate requirements.
• In coordination with procurement staff, review and update contract templates and desk guides to standardize contracting practices as needed.
• Any other duties as assigned by the COTR within scope of the LCAT

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Active NATO or National Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's degree from a nationally recognized/certified university
• Minimum of five (5) years in the last 10 years demonstrable experience capturing complex technical requirements in coordination with SMEs to support the development of contract requirements documents (within a national or international organization).
• Minimum of five (5) years in the last 10 years demonstrable experience writing, reviewing, and editing requirements and specifications for contract solicitations (within a national or international organization).
• Demonstrable experience working closely with a cross-functional team.
• Demonstrated ability to acquire and present information through independent reading, interviews with subject-matter experts, written interpretation of data visualizations or other appropriate methods.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with others regardless of rank/position, the stressfulness of the situation, or the diversity of opinion.
• Demonstrable ability to lead, train, and mentor peers, customers, and trainees in requirement document development processes.
• Demonstrated advanced skill in oral and interpersonal communication and writing at collegiate and professional levels in English. A writing sample supporting the development of contract requirements documents (no more than 5 pages) is required to be submitted for the technical writer/editor candidates.
• Familiarity with acquisition publications, NATO or National procurement/financial regulations, and requirements documents
• Familiarity with procurement practices and ability to assist in the development of contracts that allow for the flexibility required in an agile environment without compromising the integrity of the procurement process.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of tools and SharePoint

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement.

DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

AAP/EEO Statement

DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding , and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.