Program Management (PM) Specialist – Technical Writer place San Diego, CA 032-26-5 bookmark_outline

Tecolote Research, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD

Travel Accident Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Supplemental Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Tecolote Research, Inc. is seeking a Program Management (PM) Specialist – Technical Writer to support a DoW space acquisition program in San Diego, CA.

The role focuses on developing, reviewing, and maintaining technical and acquisition documentation to meet SSC standards and contractual requirements. The ideal candidate will have at least five years in DoW acquisition management, strong documentation skills, and the ability to translate complex technical content into clear materials for program

Qualifications

• Five+ years of DoW acquisition management experience.
• Knowledge of DoW directives and DoW 5000-series guidance (e.g., DoW 5000.01, 5000.02, SECNAVINST 5000.2).
• Experience developing, reviewing, and updating requirement documentation (CDDs, ICDs, IS-ICDs, IS-CDDs, RDPs, KPPs, KSAs, CONOPS, PDDs).
• Experience preparing, reviewing, maintaining acquisition documentation (AAP letters, ADMs, APBs, ASs, PDRs).

Responsibilities

• Review technical and acquisition documentation for conformity to templates and standards.
• Verify compliance with contractual obligations and government requirements including data markings and security classifications.
• Coordinate review, approval, release and revision of engineering and technical documents.
• Develop and update technical publications, user guides, and manuals.
• Draft and refine technical materials including reference documents and procedural instructions.
• Collaborate with engineers and program managers to translate complex concepts into clear documentation.
• Establish documentation development plans, schedules, and milestones.
• Create diagrams and visual aids to improve clarity and usability.
• Conduct QA reviews to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Provide documentation support as needed.

Skills

DoW acquisition experience

Technical writing

Documentation standards

Contractual compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Program Management (PM) Specialist – Technical Writer

Tecolote Research is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented PM Specialist – Technical Writer to support a Department of War (DoW) space acquisition program office in San Diego, California. This position provides direct acquisition and documentation support to Government program leadership, with an emphasis on developing, reviewing, and maintaining technical and acquisition documentation. The selected candidate will help ensure program documentation meets applicable Space Systems Command (SSC) standards, contractual requirements, and established quality and compliance guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Review technical and acquisition documentation for adherence to established templates, formatting guidelines, and documentation standards.
• Verify compliance with contractual obligations and Government requirements, including proper data markings, security classifications, and distribution statements.
• Coordinate the formal review, approval, release, and revision of engineering and technical documentation.
• Develop, maintain, and update technical publications, user guides, administrative manuals, and other program-related documentation.
• Draft, edit, and refine technical materials, including reference documents, product manuals, and procedural instructions.
• Collaborate with engineers, program managers, and other subject matter experts to gather technical information and translate complex concepts into clear, accurate documentation.
• Establish documentation development plans, schedules, and milestones to ensure timely completion and delivery.
• Develop or coordinate visual aids, including diagrams, charts, and illustrations, to improve the clarity and usability of technical materials.
• Conduct quality assurance (QA) reviews to verify documentation accuracy, consistency, completeness, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Perform other related duties and provide documentation support as needed.

Skills Required

• At least five years of experience in Department of War (DoW) acquisition management.
• Knowledge of DoW acquisition policies, regulations, and procedures, including DoW Directive 5000.01, DoW Instruction 5000.02, the SECNAVINST 5000.2 series, and other applicable DoW 5000-series guidance.
• Experience applying acquisition resource-planning and management requirements throughout the acquisition life cycle for DoW programs and projects.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and updating requirements documentation, including:
  • Capability Development Documents (CDDs) and Capability Drops (CDs).
  • Initial Capabilities Documents (ICDs) and Information Systems-Initial Capabilities Documents (IS-ICDs).
  • Information Systems-Capability Development Documents (IS-CDDs).
  • Requirements Letters and Requirements Definition Packages (RDPs).
  • Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) and Key System Attributes (KSAs).
  • Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and Project Definition Documents (PDDs).
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and maintaining acquisition documentation, including:
  • Abbreviated Acquisition Program (AAP) request letters and update memoranda.
  • Acquisition Decision Memoranda (ADMs).
  • Acquisition Program Baselines (APBs).
  • Acquisition Strategies (ASs).
  • Program Deviation Reports (PDRs).

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Certification: PMP, DAWIA PM Level II or Equivalent
• Experience supporting ACAT I or Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs), particularly in the space domain
• Familiarity with DoW or U.S. Space Force acquisition processes and organizations

Salary range: $80,000 - $130,000/Year (commensurate with experience, qualifications, and credentials)

Education

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.

Full-Time

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Senior-Level

On-site

We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes:

Health & Welfare

Company Paid

• Major Medical Insurance for employees and family members
• Dental Insurance for employees and family members
• Vision Insurance for employees (employee-paid for family members)
• Group Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Long-Term Disability

Voluntary

• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax deferrals for health care expenses)

Retirement

• Money Purchase Pension Plan - 100% Company funded defined contribution retirement plan. One-year entry waiting period and 5-year vesting. Core Funds available and a self-directed brokerage account option.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan - 100% Company funded discretionary contribution. 100% vested after one-year entry waiting period.

Time Off

Tecolote’s generous paid time off benefits give employees the flexibility they need to relax, recharge and take care of the unexpected.