Technical Writer/Editor

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
City/State/Region:  Scott AFB, IL 62225

Location: Hybrid (Telework / Onsite occasionally)
Job Type:  Full-Time / Exempt
Citizenship:  U.S. Citizen Only
Clearance:  Active Secret clearance is required, Top-Secret is preferred.

Overview:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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)

  • Operational Concepts of Employment (OCE)

  • MAF Concepts of Employment (CONEMPs)

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

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

• Develop and maintain documentation in alignment with the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) lifecycle and governance requirements.

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

• Support requirements traceability, test metric development, and vignette and use-case creation to validate capability needs and operational outcomes.

• Integrate DOTMLPF-P considerations across all documentation to ensure comprehensive capability representation.

• 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.

Clearance Requirements:  Active Secret clearance is required; Top-Secret with SCI Eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Technical Writing, Business, Computer Science, or a related field. 

  • Equivalent experience in technical documentation and federal program support may be considered in lieu of a degree.

  • 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).

• Highly Preferred:

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

  • Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence for requirements tracking and documentation collaboration.

  • Prior experience supporting JCIDS documentation or capability development efforts.

Benefits:

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

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

• Critical Illness and Accident 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.