Technical Writer - TSSCI

Insight Global; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to join the Systems Integration team, supporting a DoW customer and prototypes for long-range fires. You will draft, maintain, and oversee technical documentation, governance artifacts, and baselines to support operational and strategic decisions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience, TSSCI clearance, and experience with governance documentation and POA&Ms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of experience.
• Active TSSCI clearance.
• Experience handling version control of documents.
• Experience creating technical documentation for DoW or Intelligence programs.
• Experience creating or maintaining system manuals and documentation.
• Professional Expertise: developing governance documents such as SEMP, CMP, or similar.
• Project Management: familiarity with POA&Ms for scheduling and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Governance and Baseline Documentation: Maintain and update governance documents (SEMP, CMP, SOW) per standards.
• Technical Documentation: Develop, revise, and manage manuals, guidelines, diagrams, and workflows.
• Collaboration: Work with engineers and experts to gather data for tailored materials.
• Compliance: Ensure references/docs adhere to policies and regulatory requirements; QA for completeness and relevance.
• Project Coordination: Create and manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Documentation Management: Organize repositories; implement version control and traceability.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify gaps and improve documentation and governance processes.

Skills

TSSCI clearance

Version control

Technical documentation

DoW documentation

System manuals

Governance docs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

POA&Ms

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to join our Systems Integration team in support of a DoW customer. This is an exciting project centered on advancing and fielding prototypes for long range fires. This individual will take ownership of drafting, maintaining, and overseeing technical documentation, including technical reference materials, governance artifacts, and technical baselines. Your work will ensure information is effectively communicated to support operational and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Governance and Baseline Documentation: Maintain and update governance documentation, such as the Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP), Configuration Management Plan (CMP), and Statements of Work (SOW), ensuring alignment with organizational standards and program requirements.
• Technical Documentation: Develop, revise, and manage diverse documentation types, including technical reference manuals, operational guidelines, system diagrams, and procedural workflows,
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with engineers, project leads, and other subject matter experts to gather and consolidate data, enabling the development of tailored, effective materials to align with diverse stakeholder needs.
• Compliance and Standardization: Ensure all technical references and governance documentation adhere to applicable organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and established standards. Provide quality assurance by auditing documentation for completeness, accuracy, and relevancy to existing systems.
• Project Coordination: Create and manage detailed Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and other project documentation to support planning, compliance, and streamlined workflows.
• Document Management and Version Control: Organize documentation repositories, implement version control practices, and ensure tracking of revisions and reference sources to maintain traceability and accessibility of information.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify and address gaps, inconsistencies, or areas of improvement in documentation and governance processes to enhance overall quality and usability.

Hourly: 71-79/hr

Salary: 145,000-165,000

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Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of experience
• Active TSSCI clearance
• Experience handling version control of documents
• Experience creating technical documentation for DoW or Intelligence programs
• Experience creating or maintaining system manuals and documentation
• Experience drafting system architecture manuals, systems engineering plans, or other relevant documentation •Professional Expertise: Demonstrated experience in developing technical documentation such as technical reference manuals, SEMP, CMP, or similar governance documents. Extensive knowledge of writing standards and regulatory compliance practices.
• Project Management Acumen: Strong familiarity with developing project schedules and management tools such as POA&Ms to ensure timely and efficient delivery.