Technical Writer

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.

We're seeking a mid-level Technical Writer to join our Army product office and serve as the final gatekeeper for all external documentation. Ensure every Statement of Work, Justification & Approval, white paper, CRP, and related deliverable is accurate, Army-compliant, and publication-ready before it leaves the office.

The candidate will review, edit, and approve all outgoing documentation for technical accuracy, Army style, and regulatory compliance. The candidate will be responsible for authoring and refining documents such as Statements of Work (SOWs), Justifications & Approvals (J&As), white papers, Contract Review Packages (CRPs), and Acquisition Strategies. Must maintain and update our centralized Army acronym and abbreviation glossary, and enforce formatting and content requirements per military and DoD documentation standards (e.g., MIL-STD, DI-guides). The candidate will collaborate with program managers, systems engineers, logisticians, and contracting officers to gather input and validate technical content. The candidate should track document versions, manage configuration-control processes, and ensure timely delivery. The candidate should identify gaps or inconsistencies in source material and drive resolution through clear, action-oriented feedback. The desired candidate has an analytical mindset with relentless attention to consistency and precision, and is a proactive communicator who can distill complex ideas into clear, concise language. He or she should be able to prioritize multiple concurrent tasks under tight deadlines and be committed to continuous process improvement.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Journalism, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years professional technical writing/editing experience-DoD or Army documentation preferred
• Deep familiarity with Army acronyms, terminology, publications, documentation standards, and regulatory frameworks (FAR, DFARS, MIL-STDs)
• Expert command of grammar, style guides, and document structure
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to challenge and collaborate with subject-matter experts. Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail

Desired Qualifications:

• Secret security clearance
• Desired familiarity with Air and Missile Defense systems and concepts
• Prior exposure to configuration-management processes and version-control tools