Sr. Technical Writer / Documentation Specialist

Optimal Solutions & Technologies (OST, Inc.) is focused on excellence. We specialize in providing Management Consulting, Information Technology, and Research Development and Engineering services. OST is one of an elite set of companies worldwide to be externally appraised CMMI Level 5.

The fundamental distinction of the OST team is its business knowledge in both the public and private sectors. We serve the aerospace & transportation, association & nonprofit, defense, education, energy, financial, healthcare, and technology & telecommunications industries. OST is successful because we listen to our clients, we learn from our clients, and we know our clients.

Sr. Technical Writer / Documentation Specialist

Description of Specific duties in a typical workday for this position:

The Sr. Technical Writer / Documentation Specialist provides technical documentation and knowledge management ensuring program, engineering, acquisition, and operational documentation is clear, accurate, consistent, and compliant with Government standards. The individual translates complex technical, engineering, and programmatic information related to synthetic, virtual, and Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) environments into well-structured, user-friendly documentation.

Responsibilities include developing, editing, formatting, and maintaining technical documents such as program plans, technical reports, requirements documents, test plans and reports, user guides, SOPs, acquisition artifacts, briefings, and CDRL deliverables. The Sr. Technical Writer / Documentation Specialist ensures documentation aligns with program requirements, style guides, and contractual standards and supports version control and configuration management of documentation.

Additional duties include coordinating inputs from engineers, SMEs, acquisition staff, and program managers; supporting document reviews and adjudication of comments; tracking documentation deliverables and schedules; and maintaining document repositories and knowledge bases. The role supports preparation of executive briefings, decision papers, and communication products for leadership and stakeholders.

The Technical Writer / Documentation Specialist ensures documentation supports transparency, traceability, compliance, and effective communication across programs.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in in Technical Writing, Communications, English, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting technical writing, documentation management, or knowledge management within a DoD or Federal environment
• Demonstrated experience with:
• Development and editing of technical documentation
• Coordination with technical and program stakeholders
• Formatting and compliance with Government standards
• CDRL or contract deliverable support
• Document version control and repositories
• Must have Active Secret Clearance

Nice to Have:

• Experience supporting modeling & simulation, training systems, or complex technical programs
• Familiarity with:
• Systems engineering and acquisition documentation
• Configuration management and document control
• Technical style guides and documentation standards
• Strong written communication and editing skills

This is a full time position paying a base salary and full benefits, and has possible bonus potential based on merit and performance. To be considered for this position , please apply online with a resume.

OST is an equal- opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran , or any other category protected by applicable federal , state, or local law.