Technical Writer

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive documentation plan for experimental operations projects, outlining requireddocuments, timelines, and stakeholder responsibilities
• Identify documentation needs early in the project lifecycle by collaborating with engineers, operators, maintainers, program managers, and logisticians
• Define documentation standards, templates, and style guides aligned with Air Force instructions (AFIs), military standards (MIL-STDs), and unit-specific requirements
• Draft, write, and revise highly technical documentation, including Experimental Operations Plans and Procedures, Flight Manuals, Technical Reports, Standard Operating Procedures, System Descriptions and Specifications, and Lessons Learned
• Establish and maintain robust document management systems (e.g., SharePoint, specialized DMS) to ensure version control, traceability, and accessibility of all documentation
• Manage the review, approval, and release cycles for all documents, ensuring proper approval from relevant stakeholders (e.g., Unit Commander, Engineers, Operators, Program Managers)
• Conduct thorough editing, proofreading, and peer reviews to eliminate errors and improve readability
• Act as a central communication point for technical information, bridging the gap between engineers, operators, maintenance personnel, and unit leadership/program management
• Observe live experimental operations, simulations, lab work, or flight line activities to accurately capture processes, identify nuances, and gather visual information (photos/videos)
• Proactively identify needs for documentation updates based on experimental operations progress, system modifications, or feedback from users
• Manage the revision and distribution of updated documents to ensure all personnel are working with the most current information
• Archive historical versions of documents according to Air Force records management policies
• Engage with SMEs, project leads, and legal/security reviewers to obtain feedback on drafted documents
• Implement changes based on review comments and ensure all feedback is addressed and documented
• Format documents for final distribution, ensuring proper classification markings, disclaimers, and distribution statements are applied according to Air Force regulations

• Minimum of 3 years' experience working as a Technical Writer
• High level understanding of Microsoft 360
• This position will require a strong ability and willingness to work in a team environment, with demonstrated leadership, customer interface, and organizational skills.

• 5+ years of recent experience (within the last 10 years) with Technical Writing
• 3+ years working in Technical Writing roles in a military environment
• 3+ years working in Technical Writing Roles in Developmental/Experimental or Operational Flight Test
• 3+ years working in a classified environment (Secret level or higher)

• Bachelor's degree OR Associate's Degree + 6 years of Technical Writing experience OR 9 years Technical Writing experience

• Secret clearance required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS SCI/SAP clearances required. Current TS/SCI desired.
• All hires will be contingent on candidate meeting requirements for and gaining required security clearances.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

• Occasional travel is expected based on mission requirements.
• Expectation is that work will be performed onsite.
• Occasional telework options may be available with approval from mission partner.

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  Interesting Work:
  
  
  
  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  
  
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  Values:
  
  
  
  Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
  
  
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  100% Employee Owned:
  
  
  
  We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
  
  
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  Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  
  
  




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  Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  
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  Flexible schedules
  
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  6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  
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  Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)
  
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  Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  
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  Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  
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  Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  
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  Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  




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  Track Record of Success:
  
  
  
  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
  
  

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com