Senior Technical Writer

MANTECH seeks a career and customer-oriented Senior Technical Writer to join our team in Washington, D.C. This is a hybrid position with 1 day onsite and 4 days remote per week.

The role requires an individual with a unique combination of deep technical knowledge, managerial acumen, and extensive experience within the DHS or Department of War (DoW) acquisition ecosystems.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the drafting and editing of complex documentation for advanced Science and Technology systems and Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation efforts
• Translate intricate technical concepts into comprehensive publications, including user guides, interface control documents, and system architecture descriptions into materials that can be understood by a wide range of non-technical stakeholders
• Manage the documentation lifecycle, ensuring all materials are technically accurate, and aligned with the Authoritative Source of Truth, and are retained in accordance with federal records management policy and guidance
• Ensure compliance with Department of Defense Homeland Security data strategies and quality standards across all project deliverables
• Facilitate communication between engineering teams and government stakeholders by synthesizing technical findings into executive-level reports and briefings
• Provide oversight for documentation version control and in establishing consistent styles, formatting, and templates
• Ensure that highly technical program data is effectively communicated through structured, professional, and accessible documentation
• Ensure that all deliverables meet DHS S&T quality standards

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in technical writing with acquisition and science and technology documentation
• Proven experience in developing complex technical reports and briefings for senior leadership
• Experience with DHS acquisition policy and DHS systems engineering lifecycle

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field
• Comprehensive understanding of DHS Acquisition Management Instruction 102-01-001 (ALF)

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain a DHS Public Trust clearance prior to starting this position

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations