Technical Writer

Location: Arlington, VA

Category: Administrative & Business Operations

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Tags: Joint, OSD, Interagency Division (JOID), Top Secret/ SCI

Overview Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted. The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues. The Acquisition and Technology Analysis Group within JOID specializes in the application of multi-disciplinary analytic skills to support multiple clients within the Department of Defense (DoD). These clients include the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)), DARPA, the Joint Staff, and USINDOPACOM. SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future. We have a near-term need for a Technical Writer to provide onsite support out of the Pentagon. Responsibilities SPA has an opportunity to provide administrative and specialized support to OUSD (R&E) front offices. We are seeking a Technical Writer that will support the development of high-quality written materials, briefing presentations, and public-facing products that communicate accurate and compelling messaging. This role involves researching complex topics and producing persuasive communication pieces tailored specifically for diverse audiences, including senior officials and external stakeholders. The contractor will ensure all communication aligns with the strategic goals of the organization while meeting deadlines and addressing high-profile issues. Regular meetings with customers will be essential for advising on messaging strategies and reviewing communications materials. The Technical Writer will coordinate speaking engagements and manage the logistics necessary for effective presentations. Qualifications Required: 3+ years of experience in communications and public affairs. Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or communications. Mastery level skills in PowerPoint and other multimedia applications for effective presentation development. Proven creative writing skills, with the ability to produce compelling content across multiple formats, including reports, briefs, and speeches. Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interface with senior-level officials and facilitate regular communications with customers. Demonstrated ability to research complex topics, analyze issues, and generate dynamic presentations tailored to different audiences. Proficient in developing and implementing social media communication strategies, with an understanding of diverse audience engagement. Active DoD TS/SCI clearance. Able to work fully onsite based on client needs. Desired: Experience and skills in communications, public relations, and/or journalism at the DoD and/or service component Headquarters level. Experience in a communications role for a technical organization; strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects effectively. Demonstrated ability to articulate complex subject matter in compelling, simple terms.

Responsibilities

SPA has an opportunity to provide administrative and specialized support to OUSD (R&E) front offices. We are seeking a Technical Writer that will support the development of high-quality written materials, briefing presentations, and public-facing products that communicate accurate and compelling messaging. This role involves researching complex topics and producing persuasive communication pieces tailored specifically for diverse audiences, including senior officials and external stakeholders. The contractor will ensure all communication aligns with the strategic goals of the organization while meeting deadlines and addressing high-profile issues. Regular meetings with customers will be essential for advising on messaging strategies and reviewing communications materials. The Technical Writer will coordinate speaking engagements and manage the logistics necessary for effective presentations.

Qualifications

Required: 3+ years of experience in communications and public affairs. Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or communications. Mastery level skills in PowerPoint and other multimedia applications for effective presentation development. Proven creative writing skills, with the ability to produce compelling content across multiple formats, including reports, briefs, and speeches. Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interface with senior-level officials and facilitate regular communications with customers. Demonstrated ability to research complex topics, analyze issues, and generate dynamic presentations tailored to different audiences. Proficient in developing and implementing social media communication strategies, with an understanding of diverse audience engagement. Active DoD TS/SCI clearance. Able to work fully onsite based on client needs. Desired: Experience and skills in communications, public relations, and/or journalism at the DoD and/or service component Headquarters level. Experience in a communications role for a technical organization; strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects effectively. Demonstrated ability to articulate complex subject matter in compelling, simple terms.