Senior Technical Writer – Tools Branch Lead

E Logic; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

E Logic is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to lead the Tools Branch for the GSA Global Supply Engineering Division. The role oversees up to 6,600 NSN actions yearly, guiding IPD creation, data validation, and cataloging updates while coordinating with government customers.

You will ensure accuracy of part numbers, specifications, and standards, manage IPD reviews, and supervise a small team. Remote US location with Central working hours is supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in technical writing or engineering support.
• Experience writing product specifications, purchase descriptions, or technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of hand and power tools, including materials, dimensions and performance standards.
• Ability to manage high-volume work on deadline with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work core hours of 9:00 AM-2:30 PM Central.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Tools Branch team and serve as primary point of contact for the government customer.
• Assign and prioritize work for Technical Writers; review IPDs before release.
• Create and update IPDs in TIMS and EDMS with description, code, specs, notes and components.
• Research manufacturer part numbers, specifications, and applicable standards (ASME, ANSI, SAE, MIL-STD).
• Validate IPD data against FLIS and process cataloging (NCAL) requests.
• Review technical drawings associated with IPDs and research technically equivalent items to avoid duplicates.
• Prepare weekly Tools Branch Quality Status Report on targets, validation, NCAL status and error rates.
• Meet turnaround standards of 3 business days for <10 items and 2 weeks for 10+ items.

Skills

Strong written & verbal comms

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in technical writing/engineering support

Tools

TIMS

EDMS

Job description

Location: Remote (US), working Central time (supporting the Kansas City, MO branch)

Type: Full-Time, Contract (contingent upon contract award)

Clearance: Must pass a federal background investigation and obtain a GSA PIV credential (HSPD-12)

About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior Technical Writer to lead the Tools Branch team supporting the GSA Global Supply Engineering Division. The branch processes up to 6,600 NSN actions a year for powered and non-powered hand tools. The Senior Technical Writer serves as the branch's central point of contact and is responsible for all branch work and personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Tools Branch lead and primary point of contact for the government customer
• Assign and prioritize work for Technical Writers and review IPDs before release
• Create and update IPDs in TIMS and EDMS, including description, Item Name Code, characteristics, unit of issue, notes, and components
• Research manufacturer part numbers, specifications, and applicable standards (ASME, ANSI, SAE, FED-STD, MIL-STD), using the latest published editions
• Validate IPD data against FLIS and prepare and follow through on cataloging update requests (NCAL)
• Review technical drawings associated with IPDs
• Research technically equivalent items to prevent duplicate NSNs
• Prepare the weekly Tools Branch Quality Status Report, covering quality targets, validation results, NCAL status, error rates, and work status
• Meet turnaround standards of 3 business days for requests under 10 items and 2 weeks for requests of 10 or more items

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in technical writing or engineering support
• Experience writing product specifications, purchase descriptions, or technical documentation
• Working knowledge of hand and power tools, including materials, dimensions, and performance standards
• Ability to manage high-volume work on deadline with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work core hours of 9:00 AM-2:30 PM Central

Preferred Qualifications:

• Federal cataloging experience (NSN, FLIS, NCAL, CAGE codes, DLA or GSA supply)
• Experience with TIMS or EDMS
• Supervisory or team lead experience
• Background in the tools, industrial supply, or manufacturing industry

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.