Technical Project Specialist

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Technical Project Specialist to support the Mobility Air Forces (MAF) Mission Planning Systems (MPS) Capability Drop-4 (CD-4) program. The Technical Project Specialist will provide system analysis, technical writing and documentation expertise to develop, edit, and publish high-visibility deliverables in support of Air Mobility Command (AMC) mission planning modernization efforts.

This position plays a key role in developing and maintaining Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) 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 will combine deep technical writing proficiency with a strong understanding of system requirements analysis, JCIDS processes, and DOTMLPF-P integration, ensuring documentation is accurate, compliant, and actionable for operational and acquisition stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

· Research, draft, edit, and publish MAF Mission Planning Systems (MPS) Capability Drop-4 documentation, including (but not limited to): Information System Capability Development Documents (IS-CDDs), Operational Concepts of Employment (OCE), MAF Concepts of Employment (CONEMP), Core competencies, use cases, scenarios, vignettes, and training materials.

· Translate technical and operational requirements into clear, concise, and accurate documentation in accordance with JCIDS, Air Force, and DoD standards.

· Collaborate with subject matter experts, engineers, analysts, and operational leads to gather input and ensure consistency across all deliverables.

· Develop and maintain documentation in accordance with the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) process.

· Support requirements traceability, test metrics creation, and vignette and use case development to validate capability needs and operational requirements.

· Integrate Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMLPF-P) considerations into all documentation.

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

· Format, edit, and manage technical documentation and program artifacts in SharePoint, Teams, and other version-controlled repositories.

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

· Support leadership and stakeholder briefings with professionally developed materials and summaries.

Clearance Requirements:

· Active Top-Secret clearance is required; SCI Eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Computer Science, or a related field. Equivalent experience in program documentation and support may substitute.

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

· Demonstrated experience preparing meeting minutes, reports, and briefing materials for senior audiences.

· Experience with collaboration platforms and version-controlled documentation management.

· Preparing and editing technical or program documentation.

· Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for professional-quality reports and presentations.

· Document management in SharePoint and Teams.

· Adobe Acrobat for document formatting and PDF preparation.

· Collaboration and task management tools (SharePoint, Teams, project trackers).

· Highly Preferred:

o Certifications in technical writing, documentation, or SharePoint administration

o Hands-on experience developing, testing, or sustaining mission planning applications or data products for the Air Force.

o Experience using JIRA and Confluence.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60, $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired salary?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• technical support, documentation, or program coordination: 5 years (Required)
• JIRA and Confluence: 1 year (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Scott AFB, IL Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000