Remote - Technical Communicator

Technical Writer / Editor

Scott Air Force Base (AFB), IL / Scott AFB, IL - Hybrid (Remote and In Person) - Associate - USAF MAF-Mission Planning Systems

Job Role:Technical Writer / Editor– MAF Mission Planning Systems

Location: Hybrid (Telework / Onsite occasionally)

Job Type: Full-Time / Exempt

Citizen Only

Active Secret clearance is required,Top-Secret is preferred.

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Technical Writer to support the Mobility Air Forces (MAF) Mission Planning Systems (MPS) Capability Drop-4 (CD-4) program. This role provides technical writing and documentation expertise in direct support of Air Mobility Command (AMC) mission planning modernization initiatives.

The Technical Writer plays a critical role in developing, maintaining, and publishing high-visibility JCIDS and requirements documentation, including MAF Concepts of Employment (CONEMPs), Information System Capability Development Documents (IS-CDDs), and related artifacts that define MAF-specific Mission Planning System requirements.

The ideal candidate brings exceptional technical writing skills, a strong understanding of systems requirements analysis, JCIDS processes, and DOTMLPF-P integration, and the ability to translate complex operational and technical concepts into clear, compliant, and actionable documentation for operational, acquisition, and senior leadership stakeholders.

Research, draft, edit, and publish MAF Mission Planning Systems (MPS) CD-4 documentation, including but not limited to:

Information System Capability Development Documents (IS-CDDs)

Core competencies, use cases, scenarios, vignettes, and training materials

Collaborate closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), engineers, system analysts, and operational leads to gather inputs, validate content, and ensure consistency across deliverables.

Prepare and maintain meeting minutes, Monthly Status Reports (MSRs), briefing materials, and technical document reviews.

Format, edit, and manage technical documentation within SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and other version-controlled repositories.

Ensure compliance with Air Force templates, configuration management standards, and document control procedures.

Support leadership and stakeholder briefings through professionally developed written materials, summaries, and presentation content.

Active Secret clearance is required; Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Technical Writing, Business, Computer Science, or a related field.

Certifications in technical writing, documentation standards, or SharePoint administration are highly desirable but not required.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical writing, documentation development, or program support roles supporting DoD or federal programs.

Demonstrated experience preparing executive-level documents, reports, meeting minutes, and briefing materials.

Proven experience developing and editing technical, operational, or requirements-based documentation.

Experience working with version-controlled documentation environments and collaboration platforms.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Strong experience managing documentation in SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.

Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat for document formatting, redlining, and PDF production.

Familiarity with collaboration and task-tracking tools (SharePoint workflows, Teams, project trackers).

Hands-on experience supporting Air Force mission planning systems or similar DoD software systems.

Comprehensive Group Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision) coverage.

Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Plans Available.

Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay.

401k Retirement Plan with Company Match.

Company-paid Training/Development Programs, and Educational Assistance Program.

Employee Assistance,Health Advocacy,and Financial Wellbeing Programs.

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