Technical Writer​/Business Analyst

The Technical Writer/Business Analyst provides optional technical documentation and program support for DAFOS when the Government activates that capability. The role translates system behavior and stakeholder requirements into accurate, version-controlled lifecycle documentation, user guidance, and operational procedures. It directly observes classified system functionality through authorized SIPRNet access and coordinates content with technical personnel and the PMO. This position is contingent based on award, with an anticipated salary range of $75,000-$80,000 based on candidate qualifications and final contract requirements.

• Work Location: Gunter Annex, AL. On-site
• Security Clearance: Active Secret
• Salary: $75K-$80K

Karthik Consulting is committed to providing competitive compensation based on the responsibilities of the role, required qualifications, security clearance level, relevant experience, certifications, customer requirements, geographic location, and overall business needs. The salary range listed for this position represents a good-faith estimate of the current compensation range for this role.

At Karthik Consulting, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range. Final compensation decisions are based on the facts and circumstances of each candidate’s experience, qualifications, certifications, clearance level, contract requirements, and overall alignment with the role.

Employees may be eligible for company benefits and additional compensation programs, subject to company policy, contract requirements, and individual eligibility.

The Global Force Management Data Initiative supports the Department of the Air Force Organizational Server (DAFOS). DAFOS validates authoritative Air Force data and publishes standardized unit, billet, crew, platform, vehicle, and command relationship information for Joint Staff war and contingency planning across past, present, and future time frames.

The effort modernizes and sustains DAFOS in Air Force Cloud One AWS. Services include full-stack software development, testing, Dev Sec Ops , cloud administration, database engineering, Agile facilitation, and approved automation. Optional capabilities augment technical documentation and Agile program support when activated by the Government.

Requirements and System Documentation

• Develop and maintain application requirements, business use cases, process workflows, system design documentation, and architecture diagrams.
• Work with developers and the database engineer to document schemas, data dictionaries, authoritative data sources, and data transformation rules.
• Maintain traceability among requirements, user stories, system behavior, tests, and the documentation affected by a change.

User and Operations Guidance

• Write and update user manuals, training materials, administration guides, release notes, SOPs, and troubleshooting instructions.
• Document ETL processes, data source descriptions, transformation logic, and report generation procedures with technical owners.
• Observe classified system functions at an authorized Government facility to verify that documentation matches actual application behavior.

Lifecycle and Program Support

• Support acquisition, sustainment, and program lifecycle documents, briefing materials, meeting records, and monthly status inputs.
• Document risks, mitigation plans, actions, and follow-up status in PMO-directed tools in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Coordinate technical reviews and revisions with engineers, users, security personnel, and Government stakeholders according to the release schedule.

Document Control and Consistency

• Maintain Government-approved version control, document baselines, review history, and an organized repository for lifecycle artifacts.
• Create and maintain a documentation style guide and consistent templates while protecting classified and controlled information.
• Use Government-approved generative AI or digital experience tools to assist drafting and standardization, then validate content with the responsible technical experts.

Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analysis, or a related field preferred. Equivalent relevant technical writing and systems analysis experience may be considered.

• Preferred:
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