Space Acquisition PM Specialist & Technical Writer

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

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