Technical Writer

KBR, Inc; Beavercreek (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

disability

paid time off

flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Beavercreek, Ohio seeks a Senior Technical Writer to bridge complex technical requirements and binding procurement documents.

You will draft and refine SOWs, FODs, J&As, and D&Fs, working with SMEs, PMs, and Contracting Officers to ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and to mitigate protest risks through precise, active language. This on-site role emphasizes translating engineering concepts into measurable performance standards and ensuring consistent terminology across solicitation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Journalism, Business Admin or related technical field with 5+ years’ experience.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Knowledge of FAR and DFARS and mapping to regulatory requirements.
• Mastery of BLUF writing and converting passive to active contractual language.
• Experience in developing Measurable Performance Standards and PRS for PWS development.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and format SOW, PWS, and SOO documents.
• Synthesize market data into Market Research Reports and draft J&As and D&Fs.
• Prepare FODDs and source selection evaluation criteria with objective, fact-based reporting.
• Interview SMEs to translate complex tech jargon into measurable performance standards.
• Conduct rigorous peer reviews to ensure clear, consistent, and active language.

Skills

BLUF writing

Regulatory mapping

Acquisition standards

SOW/PWS/SOO drafting

Stakeholder interviewing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in English/Technical Writing/Related field

5+ years experience

Tools

PCOLS

Job description

Title: Technical Writer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

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 Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

• Education: Masters 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

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule
• We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Company Culture

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and foster an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

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.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.