Technical Writer

KBR Careers; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Beavercreek, Ohio, seeks a Senior Technical Writer to join the National Security Solutions team.

The role bridges complex technical requirements and legally binding procurement documents, collaborating with SMEs, PMs, and Contracting Officers to draft and refine SOWs, PWSs, and SOOs while ensuring federal compliance. The writer will translate technical jargon into clear, measurable performance standards and support source selection with objective, well-structured documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, or a related field with 5+ years of experience.
• Active Secret Clearance and working knowledge of FAR/DFARS.
• Ability to translate complex technical jargon into clear contractual language.
• Experience drafting SOWs, PWSs, SOOs and related acquisition artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and format procurement documents (SOW, PWS, SOO) for pre‑award activities.
• Synthesize market data into Market Research Reports and draft J&As and D&Fs.
• Prepare FODDs and evaluation criteria; ensure objective, compliant documentation.
• Translate technical language from SMEs into clear performance standards for bidders.
• Perform peer reviews to enforce active voice and consistent terminology.

Skills

Technical writing

BLUF writing

Regulatory compliance

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Measurable performance standards

Document management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in English or Technical Writing

Master’s Degree (desired)

Tools

PCOLS

Job description

Technical Writer

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Position Summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a highly capable and organized Senior Technical Writer to join our team in Beavercreek, Ohio. This position supports the Contracting Functional Team within Advanced Battle Management Systems (ABMS) Division under the Department of the Air Force Command, Contral, Communications, and Battle Management Portfolio Acquisition Executive. In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex technical requirements and legally binding procurement documents. You will partner with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Program Managers, and Contracting Officers to draft, edit, and refine critical acquisition artifacts, ensuring full compliance with federal regulations while mitigating protest risks through clear, unambiguous language.

Key Responsibilities

• Pre‑Award Documentation: Draft, edit, and format foundational procurement documents including Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), and Statements of Objectives (SOO).
• Justification & Strategy: Assist in synthesizing market data into comprehensive Market Research Reports and draft legally sound Justifications & Approvals (J&As) and Determinations & Findings (D&Fs).
• Source Selection Support: Prepare Fair Opportunity Decision Documents (FODDs) and source selection evaluation criteria, maintaining strict adherence to objective, fact‑based reporting and proper formatting for potential redaction.
• Translation & Clarity: Interview engineering and IT SMEs to translate highly complex technical jargon into clear, actionable, and measurable performance standards suitable for industry bidders.
• Quality Control: Perform rigorous peer reviews to eliminate ambiguous language (e.g., "as needed," "timely"), enforce active voice (e.g., proper use of "shall" vs. "will"), and ensure terminology is consistent across the entire solicitation package.

Work Environment

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard – Core hours 0900 - 1500

Qualifications

Required

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Journalism, Business Administration, or a related technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering) with 5+ years’ experience.
• Clearance: Active Secret Clearance.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Demonstrated working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency supplements (e.g., DFARS). Ability to map document structures directly to regulatory requirements.
• Writing & Editing: Mastery of Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) writing principles. Exceptional ability to convert passive, weak sentence structures into active, directive contractual language.
• Performance‑Based Expertise: Proven experience developing Measurable Performance Standards, Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs), and Performance Requirements Summaries (PRS) for PWS development.
• Analytical & Structural Skills: Strong proficiency in managing complex document hierarchies, multi‑level numbering systems (e.g., Work Breakdown Structures), and synthesizing large volumes of technical data.
• Systems Familiarity: Basic understanding of federal procurement support systems and internal control workflows, such as the Purchase Card Online System (PCOLS).

Desired

• Education: Master’s Degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Journalism, Business Administration, or a related technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering) with 3+ years’ experience.
• Clearance Level: Active DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• Certifications: DAWIA (Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act) certification in Contracting or Program Management, or equivalent commercial certifications (e.g., NCMA CFCM).
• Domain Experience: Prior experience writing acquisition documents specifically for IT modernization, systems engineering, or defense platforms.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.