Systems Engineer/Technical Writer

CACI; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Learning resources

Autonomy

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Systems Engineer and Technical Writer to develop and manage technical documentation, SOPs, and communications for government-facing programs. You will translate complex systems into clear, concise materials for engineers, managers, and external stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of technical writing experience, a TS/SCI clearance, and strong MS Word/PowerPoint skills. The role emphasizes collaboration with program leadership and government partners, with up to 25%

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance to start; SCI eligibility required.
• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, IT, or related field.
• 3+ years of technical writing or technical communications experience.
• Proven ability to develop/edit technical documentation and executive-level communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and maintain program documentation, SOPs, and presentations.
• Define customer requirements for RF solutions and derive system requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering and government stakeholders to ensure accurate outputs.
• Conduct quality reviews of key client deliverables (TDPs, PMRs, governance slides).
• Create internal/external communications and CM documentation.
• Develop and maintain documentation standards and terminology.
• Coordinate document quality control and final publication.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Editorial skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Job Title: Systems Engineer/Technical Writer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity

Join our team as a Systems Engineer / Technical Writer supporting a program where your communication expertise will directly enhance program performance and customer delivery. In this role, you will develop, edit, organize, and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, white papers, presentations, configuration management documentation, and other communication products that support mission success.

Working closely with program leadership, functional managers, engineers, and Government stakeholders, you will ensure documentation is accurate, consistent, and aligned with established program standards. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys translating complex technical information into clear, concise, and polished communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, organize, edit, and maintain program documentation and deliverables, presentations, and process documentation.
• Generate and define customer requirements for RF solutions, allocate system requirements, and derive requirements to ensure the system architecture is fully defined, and compliant with mission needs.
• Interface with the engineering team and work to enhance their documentation and relevant customer facing outputs
• Perform quality assurance reviews of key client deliverables, including Technical Design Packages (TDPs), Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Design Review presentations, and other program deliverables.
• Support the development and review of internal communications, memorandums, and executive-level correspondence for Program and corporate leadership.
• Develop and publish documentation using, improving, and maintaining a configuration management (CM) procedure.
• Create, update, and refine internal and customer-facing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process documentation, and workflow diagrams.
• Analyze procedures to identify gaps, conflicts, and dependencies between related processes and recommend improvements.
• Develop and maintain documentation standards, style guidance, and program terminology.
• Coordinate document quality control activities, including in-process reviews, editing, formatting, compliance verification, and final publication.

Qualifications

Required

• Active TS security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.
• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Information Technology, or a related field; additional relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• 3+ years of technical writing, technical communications, or technical experience supporting Government, Department of War, or Intelligence Community programs.
• Demonstrated experience developing, editing, and reviewing technical documentation, process documentation, and executive-level communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, program leadership, and Government stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of English grammar, editing principles, and document quality assurance practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Project, and PowerPoint.

Desired

• Experience in a technical position supporting DoW contracting.
• Experience developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process maps, or workflow diagrams.
• Experience supporting Technical Design Packages (TDPs), Program Management Reviews (PMRs), White Paper development, or Governance presentations.
• Familiarity with documentation style guides and technical editing standards.
• Experience using SharePoint or similar document management platforms.
• Experience supporting enterprise IT modernization, software development, or systems engineering programs.
• Ability to identify process improvement

What You Can Expect

• A culture of integrity.
• At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.
• An environment of trust.
• CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
• A focus on continuous growth.
• Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

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