Technical Writer

Position: Technical Writer
Position Type: Full-time Onsite
Position Location: Huntsville, AL
Clearance Required: Active Secret

Waypoint's client is seeking a mid-level Technical Writer to join their Army product office and serve as the final gatekeeper for all external documentation. Ensure every Statement of Work, Justification & Approval, white paper, CRP, and related deliverable is accurate, Army-compliant, and publication-ready.

Responsibilities :

• Review, edit, and approve all outgoing documentation for technical accuracy, Army style, and regulatory compliance.
• Author and refine documents such as Statements of Work (SOWs), Justifications & Approvals (J&As), white papers, and Contract Review Packages (CRPs), and Acquisition Strategies.
• Maintain and update our centralized Army acronym and abbreviation glossary.
• Enforce formatting and content requirements per military and DoD documentation standards (e.g., MIL-STD, DI-guides).
• Collaborate with program managers, systems engineers, logisticians, and contracting officers to gather input and validate technical content.
• Track document versions, manage configuration-control processes, and ensure timely delivery.
• Identify gaps or inconsistencies in source material and drive resolution through clear, action-oriented feedback.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Journalism, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years professional technical writing/editing experience-DoD or Army documentation preferred.
• Deep familiarity with Army acronyms, publications, and regulatory frameworks (FAR, DFARS, MIL-STDs).
• Expert command of grammar, style guides, and document structure.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to challenge and collaborate with subject-matter experts.
• Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Analytical mindset with relentless attention to consistency and precision.
• Proactive communicator who can distill complex ideas into clear, concise language.
• Ability to prioritize multiple concurrent tasks under tight deadlines.
• Commitment to continuous process improvement.

Desired:

• Secret security clearance (or eligibility).
• Familiarity with U.S. Army acronyms, terminology, and documentation standards.
• Desired familiarity with Air and Missile Defense systems and concepts.
• Prior exposure to configuration-management processes and version-control tools.

*Waypoint Human Capital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.