Technical Writer/Editor

Join Kearney & Company as a Technical Writer/Editor in Vienna, VA—a workplace consistently recognized for excellence.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Technical Editing
• Technical Writing
• Document Management

The Contractor shall support the creation, review, and revision and coordination of technical projects, business processes, human resource, acquisition documents, operating manuals, training materials, guidance, processes and procedures, branding, newsletters, and other required documents.

Support the writing/editing of acquisition packages which include, but not limited to market research, acquisition document development, cost/price estimates, quality assurance surveillance plans, statements of work, statements of objectives, performance work statements, product specifications, synopses, solicitations, and price negotiation memoranda.

Assess technical and business documents derived from attending meetings and develop processes and procedures that support the implementation of acquisition life-cycle activities.

Develop and modify risk management plans for acquisitions.

Provide project progress reports and a list of issues and risks as required. Develop integrated plans, processes and products, justification strategies, issue papers, white papers, management charters, nomination letters, and other related documents, including Expenditure Plans, and other Fiscal Year budget requests that comply with the ICE and DHS Investment Management Process (IMP), statutory and directed requirements and prepare responses to ICE and the DHS Investment Review Board (IRB); the OMB; GAO; and congressional staff according to ICE/DHS approval processes.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum 5 years experience in the following areas: gathering, analyzing, and composing technical information;
• Conducting research and ensures the use of proper technical terminology;
• Translating technical information to clear, readable documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel;
• Organizing material and writing descriptive copy according to establish standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology;
• Developing, writing, and editing functional descriptions, specifications, special reports or any other customer deliverables and documents;
• A minimum of 5 years of requirements/specifications writing for federal contracts.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Suitability clearance or higher (US Citizenship Required)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong working knowledge or experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint;
• Ability to work independently to create, track, and report on plans to complete multiple documents within the project in a timely fashion;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines;
• Meticulous attention to detail and effective professional correspondence.

Overview

Exclusively focused on the Government, Kearney & Company provides financial services, including auditing, consulting, and technology services. Our commitment to our employees and clients as well as to dedication and trust, critical values to our Firm, have led to Kearney’s recognition as one of the leading accounting firms in the country. Based on our employees’ feedback, we are also consistently rated a Best Place to Work. Employment at Kearney means a flexible, collaborative, and open-minded work environment. We hope it is your “first easy decision.” Learn more at www.kearneyco.com/careers.

The expected salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $140,000. This range is representative of base pay only and does not include straight time pay for hours worked over 40 per week, company contributions towards paid benefits, and/or bonuses. Actual compensation (meeting or exceeding the range) will be determined based on specific experience, education, work location, clearance level, and other factors permitted by law. This position is eligible for bonuses (when applicable).

We also offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances
• Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Disability insurance