Part Time Technical Writer/Advisor

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Sterling, VA
Hybrid
96K-164K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
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The Role
The role involves creating and editing technical documents, reviewing program documentation for accuracy, evaluating candidate submissions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The writer is also responsible for providing technical input for job requisitions and proposal support, requiring a strong understanding of technical specifications.
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BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.
At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.
We are looking for an experienced Technical Writer/Advisor to join our technology-based program supporting a key government customer. This program delivers engineering services for network infrastructure and sophisticated enterprise computing infrastructure, including end-point devices, data center hosted servers, multi-Cloud services, and storage systems. This is a fast paced, challenging, and career rewarding experience to provide top talent and solutions on one of the most complex and high-profile programs within the government.
This position offers a flexible and hybrid work schedule; however, candidate must be able to adapt and adjust schedule to accommodate customer and surge requirements.
Responsibilities:

  • Review and evaluate candidate submissions to identify qualified resources and suitably align candidates with current and future program vacancies
  • Gain and maintain a working knowledge of program and its staffing requirements
  • Provide written and verbal feedback
  • Create and edit technical job requisitions
  • May actively participate in candidate interviews and evaluations (subject to area of expertise)
  • Use technical data, engineering specifications, or commercial specification sheets to write, review, and evaluate program documentation
  • Coordinate with team to plan, develop, and write technical documents, such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications
  • Review customer Program Monthly Review (PMR) briefings for clarity and technical accuracy
  • Occasionally provide surge support to advise proposal efforts
  • Other duties as assigned


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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Required Education, Experience, & Skills :

  • Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience supporting the government in a technical discipline
  • Ability to identify and extract key technical criteria from candidate profiles
  • Ability to suitably match candidates against technical and program requirements
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to think critically and make informed decisions
  • Must be organized with excellent time management skills
  • Ability to communicate clear and effective technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences, both verbally and in written form
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience using Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher)
  • Ability to travel to multiple buildings within the Dulles corridor
  • Ability to adapt and adjust schedule to accommodate customer and surge requirements


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant field
  • Industry-recognized IT certifications (e.g., CompTIA, AWS, Cisco, Microsoft, etc.)
  • Experience with SharePoint, Confluence, and/or Jira
  • Strong knowledge of AI technologies and concepts, and hands-on experience with prompt engineering for AI models to support innovative approaches in technical evaluation and candidate assessment
  • Familiarity with staffing and subcontracting processes
  • Experience working on BAE programs and a solid understanding of BAE Systems internal policies and procedures
  • Proficiency in data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau to present insights from staffing or technical evaluations
  • Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) such as Brassring Kenexa or Taleo to enhance candidate review and selection processes
  • Experience in Quality Assurance (QA) and compliance reviews to ensure candidate assessment and program documentation accuracy


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $96470 - $164010
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace, defense, and security company, we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services.

How we work, is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.

Why Work With Us

We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team, you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.

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