Technical Writer/Editor

Technical Writer/Editor

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by the critical missions of our clients, and we are driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position directly supports Allied Command Transformation (ACT) which is NATO's leading agent for change: driving, facilitating, and advocating the continuous improvement of Alliance capabilities to maintain and enhance the military relevance and effectiveness of the Alliance. The main objectives of ACT are: providing appropriate support to NATO missions and operations; leading NATO military transformation; improving relationships, interaction and practical cooperation with partners, nations and international organizations.

DEFTEC is seeking two technical writers to support HQ SACT Purchasing & Contracting section and work collaboratively with program managers and P&C staff in the development of requirement documents such as Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements, Statement of Objectives, Grading Criteria and other procurement related documents. The technical writer is responsible for taking complex, technical information and translating it into an easily understandable format.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Procurement and Contracting (P&C) in assisting program managers regarding format and content of requirements (SOWs, SOO's, RSD's etc.); prepare documents in compliance with internal procedures.
• Determine the clearest and most logical way to present information for greatest reader comprehension.
• Develop, draft, write, and edit requirement documents including functional descriptions, specifications, deliverables and acceptance criteria in support of purchasing & contracting, program managers, and other NATO stakeholders to ensure order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology remain consistent.
• Translate technical information to clear, readable documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel.
• Conduct research and ensure the use of proper technical industry terminology.
• Support procurement activities such as preparing Requests for Proposals (RFP's)/Invitations for International Bidding (IFIB's), participating as a Recorder on Solicitation Review Boards (SRBs) and Contract Awards Committees (CAC).
• Assist in drafting and staffing of business cases to support special requests or requests for deviation from normal methods of procurement.
• Meticulously record all relevant contract decisions and actions of CACs.
• Coordinate participation of other acquisition team members where necessary to complete assigned work.
• Establish and maintain excellent internal and external customer relations at all levels of the organization.
• Produce high-quality documentation that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience and widespread publication.
• Create tutorials and samples to help end-users initiate requirements.
• In coordination with procurement staff, review and update contract templates and desk guides to standardize contracting practices as needed.
• Any other duties as assigned by the COTR within scope of the LCAT

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Active NATO or National Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's degree from a nationally recognized/certified university
• Minimum of five (5) years in the last 10 years demonstrable experience capturing complex technical requirements in coordination with SMEs to support the development of contract requirements documents (within a national or international organization).
• Minimum of five (5) years in the last 10 years demonstrable experience writing, reviewing, and editing requirements and specifications for contract solicitations (within a national or international organization).
• Demonstrable experience working closely with a cross-functional team.
• Demonstrated ability to acquire and present information through independent reading, interviews with subject-matter experts, written interpretation of data visualizations or other appropriate methods.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with others regardless of rank/position, the stressfulness of the situation, or the diversity of opinion.
• Demonstrable ability to lead, train, and mentor peers, customers, and trainees in requirement document development processes.
• Demons