Program Finance Lead

Ultra Electronics Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

PTO + holidays

401K with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Student loan assistance

Job summary

Ultra Intelligence & Communications is seeking an experienced technical writer to support DoD documentation efforts, including CDRLs, manuals, and proposals. You will translate complex engineering content into clear, compliant documents and collaborate with diverse teams to meet stringent requirements.

You will coordinate with stakeholders, maintain structured documentation in designated systems, and ensure timely delivery while adhering to security clearance policies and program needs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of applied experience writing technology-focused documentation for government and commercial stakeholders.
• 3+ years planning, scheduling, coordinating, and managing technical documentation and proposal content.
• 3+ years developing user and administrator documentation for software-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate DID requirements with contributors and provide CDRL status in review meetings.
• Translate engineering content into effective CDRL documentation.
• Create, maintain, and update user manuals, administrator guides, installation guides, configuration guides, release notes, and quick-reference materials.
• Maintain source files, graphics, and published deliverables in document- or configuration-management systems.
• Ensure compliance with RFQ/RFP/RFI requirements and produce high-quality documentation on schedule.

Skills

Technical writing

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Document management systems

Configuration management systems

Job description

Company: Ultra Intelligence & CommunicationsMission SolutionsPowering DecisionJoin the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield—find your place in the future of defense.Mission SolutionsBy joining our Mission Solutions business, you will be a member of a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions that streamline the preparation and execution of intricate, mission-critical operations. We focus on enhancing situational awareness, tactical command and control, and seamless video data exchange capabilities within a dynamic, multi-domain environment.Job DescriptionThe job duties involve researching, writing, illustrating, and organizing ideas for Department of Defense (DoD) technical documentation (Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)), creating and updating user manuals for software and hardware products, proposals, sales, and marketing content. The individual will analyze government Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), identify required information content, conduct interviews with technical subject matter experts across the team, attend meetings, gather existing relevant source content, identify content gaps, generate required content, and produce consistent, integrated, complete documents with one-voice for customer consumption.Primary Responsibilities:Coordinate DID requirements with contributors, and provide CDRL status information in review meetings; translate engineering content into effective CDRL documentationImplement consistent language that meet DID requirementsUnderstand the audience and craft simple language to drive accurate understanding of complex ideasCommunicate with one-voice; rewrite sections to change unclear or non-compliant text into readable and grammatically correct English with appropriate documentation formatting.Translate inputs, verbiage and technical diagrams, from various engineers into one-voice for CDRLsCreate, maintain, and update customer-facing user manuals, administrator guides, installation guides, configuration guides, release notes, and quick-reference materials.Maintain source files, graphics, screenshots, and published deliverables in the designated document-management or configuration-management system.Ensure stakeholders clearly understand substance of documentation, and approve of technical and business positioningExecute through multi-tasking and prioritization to deliver high quality final products on schedule to meet deadlines; know when to collaborate and when to work independentlyUnderstand government customer and stakeholder documentation requirements and evaluation criteriaApply industry best practices to develop high-quality, compelling proposal responses that maximize the likelihood of winningDevelop clear, concise, and compliant content that fully addresses request for quote (RFQ), request for proposal (RFP), and request for information (RFI) requirementsLeverage strong interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills to foster collaboration and effectively engage with diverse teams and stakeholdersQualifications we Require :Ability to obtain a US Government Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required)Bachelor’s degree in a technical field7+ years of applied experience writing technology-focused documentation for government and commercial stakeholders3+ years of experience planning, scheduling, coordinating, and managing technical documentation and proposal content generation, and delivery, across distributed diverse teams and stakeholders3+ years developing user and administrator documentation for software-based systems.Qualifications we Desire:Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required)At least 5 years of experience with technical-focused documentation generation for United States DoD customersProven verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills – must provide samples of excellent technical writing skillsExperience in all phases of government proposal development and production, and all response volumesNoticeDue to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.Our BenefitsEvery employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:Annual Bonus - Annual Bonus – Performance RelatedCompetitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 11 company holidaysEarly finish on Friday401K w/ company matchMedical/Dental/Vision BenefitsStudent Loan Assistance ProgramArray of voluntary benefit offeringsUltra I&C is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected state or federal classes.We provide affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. If you need an accommodation in any part of the application process, email [e-mail].\"