Technical Writer - DoD Contract Docs & CDRLs

Persistent Systems; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 116,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Persistent Systems is seeking a Technical Writer to support Wave Relay documentation and government programs. You will prepare, review, and deliver CDRLs, manuals, procedures, and reports in collaboration with engineers, cybersecurity, and program management teams.

The role emphasizes translating complex technical data into contract-compliant documents, maintaining templates and revision control, and ensuring acceptance by government reviews and audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication or related discipline.
• Associate’s degree with relevant government writing experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of experience developing, editing, and maintaining technical documentation.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, including advanced styles and formatting.
• Must have a United States security clearance or be able to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, format, maintain, and coordinate CDRLs and other contractual technical deliverables for a government sustainment program.
• Review DD Form 1423, DIDs, SOW/PWS, specs, and requirements to ensure deliverables meet content and submission criteria.
• Collaborate with engineering, program management, and stakeholders to collect technical data and generate government deliverables.
• Develop and maintain technical manuals, installation procedures, maintenance guides, and engineering reports.
• Review and edit existing documentation for technical accuracy, completeness, and usability.
• Maintain document templates, style guides, and revision history with configuration control.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation management

Communicating with engineers

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication or related discipline

Associate’s degree with relevant government experience

Tools

DD Form 1423

Data Item Descriptions (DIDs)

Microsoft Word (advanced styles)

Job description

Persistent Systems is seeking a Technical Writer to support Wave Relay documentation and government programs. You will prepare, review, and deliver CDRLs, manuals, procedures, and reports in collaboration with engineers, cybersecurity, and program management teams.

The role emphasizes translating complex technical data into contract-compliant documents, maintaining templates and revision control, and ensuring acceptance by government reviews and audiences.