Technical Writer/Editor - Norfolk, United States - BREVCO SERVICES

Description

• Working Location: Norfolk, VA, USA
• Security Clearance: NATO or National Secret
• Language:High proficiency level in English language

• University degree (Bachelors)
• Minimum of five (5) years' in the last 10 years demonstrable experience capturing complex technical requirements in coordination with SMEs to support the development of contract requirements documents (within a national or international organisation)
• Minimum of five (5) years in the last 10 years demonstrable experience writing, reviewing, and editing requirements and specifications for contract solicitations (within a national or international organisation)
• Demonstrable experience working closely with a cross-functional team
• Demonstrated ability to acquire and present information through independent reading, interviews with subject-matter experts, written interpretation of data visualizations or other appropriate methods
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with others regardless of rank/position, the stressfulness of the situation, or the diversity of opinion
• Demonstrable ability to lead, train, and mentor peers, customers, and trainees in requirement document development processes
• Demonstrated advanced skill in oral and interpersonal communication, and writing at collegiate and professional levels in English. A writing sample supporting the development of contract requirements documents (no more than 5 pages) is required to be submitted for the technical writer/editor candidates
• Familiarity with acquisition publications, NATO or National procurement/financial regulations, and requirements documents
• Familiarity with procurement practices and ability to assist in the development of contracts that allow for the flexibility required in an agile environment without compromising the integrity of the procurement process
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of tools and SharePoint

• Support Procurement and Contracting (P&C) in assisting programme managers regarding format and content of requirements (SOWs, SOO's, RSD's etc.); prepare documents in compliance with internal procedures
• Determine the clearest and most logical way to present information for greatest reader comprehension. 3. Develop, draft, write, and edit requirement documents including functional descriptions, specifications, deliverables and acceptance criteria in support of purchasing & contracting, programme managers, and other NATO stakeholders to ensure order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology remain consistent
• Translate technical information to clear, readable documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel
• Conduct research and ensure the use of proper technical industry terminology
• Support procurement activities such as preparing Requests for Proposals (RFP's)/Invitations for International Bidding (IFIB's), participating as a Recorder on Solicitation Review Boards (SRBs) and Contract Awards Committees (CAC)
• Assist in drafting and staffing of business cases to support special requests or requests for deviation from normal methods of procurement
• Meticulously record all relevant contract decisions and actions of CACs
• Coordinate participation of other acquisition team members where necessary to complete assigned work
• Establish and maintain excellent internal and external customer relations at all levels of the organization
• Produce high-quality documentation that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience and wide-spread publication
• Create tutorials and samples to help end-users initiate requirements
• In coordination with procurement staff, review and update contract templates and desk guides to standardise contracting practices as needed
• Any other duties as assigned by the COTR within scope of the LCAT

We are a globally-oriented company providing services to International, Governmental and Defence organizations in the Aerospace and Defence industry.

We are headquartered in Brussels – Belgium, London – United Kingdom and Tampa, Florida – United States. Our satellite offices throughout the European continent, enable us to have a global reach with a local touch, supporting our clients' projects with security-cleared experts in various setups.

We aspire to be a global leader in providing expertise and support to our clients from the Aerospace and Defence industry. Our mission is to connect the security professionals with the project where they are most needed. In this industry, excellence is then minimum standard.