Technical Writer/Editor Job at Clearance Jobs in Washington

Technical Writer/Editor

Are you ready to make an impact on defense policy? The Red Gate Group is seeking a Technical Writer/Editor to support the Acquisition Policy & Innovation (API) Directorate within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Sustainment) (OUSD(A&S)). In this pivotal role, you will work with a team of legislative analysts to provide expert support in congressional requests, reporting requirements, and legislative analysis.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide subject matter expert assistance and complex administrative support to the government team.
• Research statutes and the origin of procurement regulations, draft and edit regulatory text and Federal Register notices, and develop economic cost/benefit analyses to assess and document the impact on the public (i.e., increase or decrease in burden).
• Investigate how prospective changes will affect regulations.
• Prepare rulemaking packages by performing statutory and regulatory research; drafting and editing the approval process documents, summaries of proposed rules, regulatory text, and responses to questions or comments; and coordinating with government agencies for reviews and approvals.
• Manage the preparation and renewal of Paperwork Reduction Act packages.
• Research the impact of current information collection requirements, verify need for the information, consolidate data, and draft the notices and supporting statements.
• Prepare and edit formal staffed packages for senior leader signature.
• Attend and participate in meetings.
• Prepare briefings as appropriate.
• Manage multiple assignments from multiple people in busy work environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Secret clearance required
• Bachelor's degree or above
• At least 10+ years of writing and/or technical writing work experience
• Strong researcher with knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (title 48 Code of Federal Regulations, chapters 1 and 2)
• Familiarity with rulemaking procedures under the Office of Federal Procurement Policy statute
• Experience with editing documents for grammar and punctuation
• Familiarity with Government Printing Office Style Guide and Federal Register Document Drafting Handbook guidelines
• Experience as a contracting officer highly desired
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Self-directed, detail-oriented in completing assigned tasks, able to adapt to changing work efforts and manage impact of shifting priorities