Acquisition Technical Writer / Editor (Multiple Openings) - Onsite, Washington, DC

BluePath Labs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 77,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

FSA

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

12 holidays per year

Job summary

BluePath Labs is seeking mid-level Acquisition Technical Writers / Editors in Washington, DC to develop and edit acquisition templates, pre-award and post-award documents, and guidance for government clients. Candidates will work with subject matter experts to ensure technical accuracy, clarity, and consistency across documents and training materials.

U.S. citizenship is required; TS/SCI clearance preferred or ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Four or more years of relevant technical writing or editing experience.
• Experience with federal acquisition materials and documents.
• Ability to improve document clarity, structure, terminology, and consistency.
• Experience collaborating with acquisition subject matter experts and managing controlled content.

Responsibilities

• Develop and edit acquisition templates, pre-award and post-award documents, guidance, and training materials for the client.
• Collaborate with acquisition subject matter experts to validate technical accuracy and terminology.
• Improve document structure, clarity, consistency, and usability while preserving technical accuracy.
• Maintain controlled content and document versions.
• Incorporate approved policy and process changes into acquisition documents and materials.
• Independently prepare and revise assigned writing and editing products with SMEs.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Four or more years of relevant technical writing or editing experience

Tools

MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)

Job description

Acquisition Technical Writer / Editor (Multiple Openings)

Location: Washington, DC

Clearance: No active clearance required; TS/SCI preferred. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Salary: $77,000 - $104,500 Annually

BluePath Labs is a fast-growing research and consulting company committed to solving complex problems for federal, state, and local government clients. We offer a range of professional, scientific, and technology services. Our specific areas of expertise include business consulting, research and data science, and technology integration.

We are actively seeking mid-level Acquisition Technical Writers / Editors to support our client by developing and editing acquisition templates, pre-award and post-award documents, guidance, and related training materials. These professionals work with acquisition subject matter experts to improve document structure, terminology, clarity, consistency, and technical accuracy. They maintain controlled content and incorporate approved policy and process changes into clear, usable documents.

U.S. citizenship is required. An active clearance is not required at the time of application; however, candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. TS/SCI eligibility or an active TS/SCI clearance is preferred.

Note: These positions are contingent upon contract award. We are currently seeking qualified candidates to include in our proposal for an upcoming government contract. Applicants selected may be contacted for further steps if the contract is awarded.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and edit acquisition templates, pre-award and post-award documents, guidance, and related training materials for the client.
• Collaborate with acquisition subject matter experts to validate technical accuracy and terminology.
• Improve document structure, clarity, consistency, and usability while preserving technical accuracy.
• Maintain controlled content and document versions.
• Incorporate approved policy and process changes into acquisition documents and supporting materials.
• Independently prepare and revise assigned writing and editing products in coordination with acquisition subject matter experts.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• U. S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or a permitted equivalent.
• Four or more years of relevant technical writing or editing experience.
• Technical writing and editing experience involving federal acquisition or related materials.
• Ability to improve document clarity, structure, terminology, and consistency while preserving technical accuracy.
• Experience collaborating with acquisition subject matter experts and managing controlled content and document versions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Must pass all pre-employment qualifications required by the employer.
• Ability to independently develop and edit acquisition documents, templates, guidance, and training materials and incorporate approved changes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• TS/SCI eligibility or an active TS/SCI clearance.

Benefits:

BluePath Labs offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• employer-sponsored healthcare
• lifestyle & wellness reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• and paid time off for vacation / sick leave
• 12 holidays per calendar year

About BluePath

BluePath Labs combines mission and business insights with advanced technologies to deliver measurable performance improvements for our clients. BluePath is dedicated to surpassing client expectations by always living by our core values of integrity, professionalism, and resilience. BluePath's extensive experience in Government, Military, Commercial, and Academic environments is unique among small businesses and a core differentiator of our solutions. Our multidisciplinary background allows us to solve diverse and complex problems. Most importantly, we work closely with our clients to frame problems correctly, optimize processes, leverage technologies, and implement enduring solutions. Labs are where ideas are born, experiments occur, and breakthroughs happen. It is the hallmark of BluePath's culture.

https://www.bluepathlabs.com/

BluePath Labs is an equal opportunity employer.