Technical Writer

Job Description

Aviation & Missile Solutions (AMS) is currently seeking a Technical Writer to join our Huntsville, AL. team.

Were seeking a mid-level Technical Writer to join our Army product office and serve as the final gatekeeper for all external documentation. Ensure every Statement of Work, Justification & Approval, white paper, CRP, and related deliverable is accurate, Army-compliant, and publication-ready before it leaves the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, edit, and approve all outgoing documentation for technical accuracy, Army style, and regulatory compliance
• Author and refine documents such as Statements of Work (SOWs), Justifications & Approvals (J&As), white papers, and Contract Review Packages (CRPs), and Acquisition Strategies
• Maintain and update our centralized Army acronym and abbreviation glossary
• Enforce formatting and content requirements per military and DoD documentation standards (e.g., MIL-STD, DI-guides)
• Collaborate with program managers, systems engineers, logisticians, and contracting officers to gather input and validate technical content
• Track document versions, manage configuration-control processes, and ensure timely delivery
• Identify gaps or inconsistencies in source material and drive resolution through clear, action-oriented feedback
  
  

Required Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Technical Communication, English, Journalism, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years professional technical writing/editing experienceDoD or Army documentation preferred
• Deep familiarity with Army acronyms, publications, and regulatory frameworks (FAR, DFARS, MIL-STDs)
• Expert command of grammar, style guides, and document structure
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to challenge and collaborate with subject-matter experts
• Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Secret security clearance (or eligibility)
• Familiarity with U.S. Army acronyms, terminology, and documentation standards
• Desired familiarity with Air and Missile Defense systems and concepts.
• Prior exposure to configuration-management processes and version-control tools
  
  

Competencies & Soft Skills

• Analytical mindset with relentless attention to consistency and precision
• Proactive communicator who can distill complex ideas into clear, concise language
• Ability to prioritize multiple concurrent tasks under tight deadlines
• Commitment to continuous process improvement
  
  

AMS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Keyword: Tech Writer; Editing; DoD; Technical Writing