Senior Technical Writer

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technical Writer providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM).

Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM's main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.

This is a full-time position that is located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA and is 100% onsite.

This position provides the opportunity to support some of the Air Force's most critical Command and Control modernization efforts. Working closely with systems engineers and program leadership, you will transform complex technical content into professional, high-quality products that support decision-making, system development, and mission execution across the DAF Battle Network.

Duties include, but not limited to:

Obtain, analyze, and organize technical information from multiple sources to develop clear and accurate documentation.
• Determine the most logical and effective structure, sequence, length, and tone of technical documentation based on the audience and intended use.
• Develop, edit, and maintain technical documentation, including requirements documents, design reference missions, technical point papers, user guides, instruction manuals, policies, procedures, and related materials.
• Collaborate with engineers, program managers, customer representatives, and other stakeholders to establish technical specifications and document requirements.
• Review technical drawings, specifications, mockups, product samples, and engineering artifacts to ensure documentation accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare charts, graphs, forms, and other supporting materials for technical publications and presentations.
• Ensure documentation complies with required formats, standards, and configuration management processes.
• Maintain consistency of language, terminology, and formatting across multiple documents and products.
• Create tables of contents, citations, references, and supporting documentation as required.
• Support review cycles by incorporating feedback from managers, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Maintain electronic libraries of approved documents, presentations, and associated records.
• Update and revise documentation as requirements, systems, and program needs evolve.
• Support development of technical direction for product announcements, marketing materials, specifications, and related communications.
• Prepare materials for publication and distribution.

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret level clearance and have current SCI eligibility

Preferred Qualifications

Education: BA/BS degree

Years' experience: 10+ years of experience, with at least five years supporting DoD programs

• Technical writing experience supporting DoD information systems and/or business systems environments
• Experience developing and editing technical documentation, requirements documents, technical papers, and engineering artifacts
• Ability to work with technical content related to software systems, products, tools, and services
• Knowledge of learning, configuring, deploying, integrating, monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting software systems
• Experience with authoring, development, and design tools such as GitLab, Markdown, JavaScript, Figma, Lucid, and website maintenance platforms
• Knowledge management, information architecture, content design, and content strategy experience
• Configuration management and document control experience
• Ability to create professional-quality technical products from complex engineering content

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Strong command of the English language, including grammar and usage
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work effectively with engineers and understand complex technical content
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Ability to communicate effectively with personnel from diverse technical and professional backgrounds

Location: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA 100% Onsite

Travel: Travel may be required per the customer's discretion

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Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military's operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.

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