Acquisition Specialist/Technical Writer (2) Top Secret Clearance required

Kalman and Company; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalman & Company in Washington, DC seeks two Acquisition Specialist/Technical Writers with an active Top Secret clearance for a government proposal effort commencing upon award in fall 2026.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in federal acquisition and technical writing, with MS Office/MS Project proficiency. US citizenship required. Salary range is $120,000–$180,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Active Top Secret clearance is required.
• Familiarity with ORACLE, TOPS, CLM.
• 10+ years of federal acquisition/technical writing experience.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook) and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and refine procurement documents for security-related projects for USSS review and approval.
• Assist in preparing acquisition strategies, market research reports, J&A documents, and IGEs.
• Support solicitation package development, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and vendors to clarify technical requirements and milestones.
• Track and manage acquisition timelines and deliverables.
• Maintain records of contract modifications and award documentation.
• Produce high-quality technical documents including design narratives, requirements documents, and risk assessments.
• Update and standardize construction project documentation, templates, and reference materials.
• Ensure document consistency, technical accuracy, and compliance with documentation standards.

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Project

Job description

Kalman & Company is seeking two (2) Acquisition Specialist/Technical Writers who possess an active Top Secret Clearance to join our team in Washington, DC. These positions are tied to a government proposal effort. They are contingent upon a government award expected in the fall of 2026. The ideal candidates will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in federal acquisition processes and technical writing. The salary range is $120,000 to $180,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and refine various procurement documents for security-related projects for USSS review and approval.
• Assist in preparing acquisition strategies, market research reports, Justification & Approval (J&A) documents, and independent government estimates (IGEs).
• Support solicitation package development, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and vendors to clarify technical requirements and acquisition milestones.
• Track and manage acquisition timelines and deliverables.
• Maintain records of contract modifications and award documentation.
• Produce high-quality technical documents including design narratives, requirements documents, and risk assessments.
• Update and standardize construction project documentation, templates, and reference materials.
• Ensure document consistency, technical accuracy, and compliance with documentation standards.

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook) and MS Project.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Active Top Secret clearance is required.
• Familiarity with ORACLE, TOPS, CLM.
• The ideal candidates will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in federal acquisition processes and technical writing.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook) and MS Project.