Program Management; PM) Specialist – Technical Writer

Tecolote Research is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented PM Specialist – Technical Writer to support a Department of War (DoW) space acquisition program office in San Diego, California. This position provides direct acquisition and documentation support to Government program leadership, with an emphasis on developing, reviewing, and maintaining technical and acquisition documentation. The selected candidate will help ensure program documentation meets applicable Space Systems Command (SSC) standards, contractual requirements, and established quality and compliance guidelines.

• Review technical and acquisition documentation for adherence to established templates, formatting guidelines, and documentation standards.
• Verify compliance with contractual obligations and Government requirements, including proper data markings, security classifications, and distribution statements.
• Coordinate the formal review, approval, release, and revision of engineering and technical documentation.
• Develop, maintain, and update technical publications, user guides, administrative manuals, and other program-related documentation.
• Draft, edit, and refine technical materials, including reference documents, product manuals, and procedural instructions.
• Collaborate with engineers, program managers, and other subject matter experts to gather technical information and translate complex concepts into clear, accurate documentation.
• Establish documentation development plans, schedules, and milestones to ensure timely completion and delivery.
• Develop or coordinate visual aids, including diagrams, charts, and illustrations, to improve the clarity and usability of technical materials.
• Conduct quality assurance (QA) reviews to verify documentation accuracy, consistency, completeness, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Perform other related duties and provide documentation support as needed.

• At least five years of experience in Department of War (DoW) acquisition management.
• Knowledge of DoW acquisition policies, regulations, and procedures, including DoW Directive 5000.01, DoW Instruction 5000.02, the SECNAVINST 5000.2 series, and other applicable DoW 5000-series guidance.
• Experience applying acquisition resource-planning and management requirements throughout the acquisition life cycle for DoW programs and projects.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and updating requirements documentation, including:
  • Capability Development Documents (CDDs) and Capability Drops (CDs).
  • Initial Capabilities Documents (ICDs) and Information Systems-Initial Capabilities Documents (IS-ICDs).
  • Information Systems-Capability Development Documents (IS-CDDs).
  • Requirements Letters and Requirements Definition Packages (RDPs).
  • Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) and Key System Attributes (KSAs).
  • Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and Project Definition Documents (PDDs).
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and maintaining acquisition documentation, including:
  • Abbreviated Acquisition Program (AAP) request letters and update memoranda.
  • Acquisition Decision Memoranda (ADMs).
  • Acquisition Program Baselines (APBs).
  • Acquisition Strategies (ASs).
  • Program Deviation Reports (PDRs).

• Professional Certification: PMP, DAWIA PM Level II or Equivalent
• Experience supporting ACAT I or Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs), particularly in the space domain
• Familiarity with DoW or U.S. Space Force acquisition processes and organizations

Salary range: $80,000 - $130,000/Year (commensurate with experience, qualifications, and credentials)

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.

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