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VISTA Technology Services is hiring: Technical Writer in Annapolis

VISTA Technology Services · Multiple locations ·

Pay:
$75,000-$85,000/yr
Job type:
Contract

VISTA Technology Services, Inc. (VISTA) is seeking a

Technical Writer II

to support a DISA PEO Services (SD) contract located at Ft. Meade, MD. This is a hybrid position. The successful candidate will have experience providing technical documentation, program administrative support, performance metric support, and program review support to an IT Business Systems Portfolio team.

Responsibilities
Technical Writing & Documentation Support

Produce high‑quality technical documentation in support of DISA and DoD requirements, including:

Compliance documentation for agency governance boards and panels

Updates to Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Manuals in support of SD3

Engineering documents, system diagrams, and acquisition lifecycle documentation

Program oversight, strategy, and regulatory documentation

Develop and maintain technical documents supporting PMO engineering, acquisition, and compliance activities, ensuring deliverables are:

Accurate

Clearly written for both technical and non‑technical audiences

Delivered on schedule and in proper government‑required format

Translate complex technical, engineering, and programmatic information into clear, concise documentation to support decision‑making and mission execution

Assist the PMO in overcoming schedule and performance blockers by ensuring timely submission of compliant, complete, and user‑focused deliverables

Maintain document consistency, formatting standards, and version control across program artifacts

Presentation Design & Communication Support

Enhance materials to improve design, layout, typography, and content flow

Conduct research, fact‑check content, and edit materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency

Develop executive‑level briefings, presentations, and visual aids (charts, graphics, diagrams) in alignment with DoD standards

Program Management & Portfolio Support

Provide program management support to IT Business Systems Portfolio teams developing and integrating contract, CRM, financial, and personnel systems

Support baseline reviews, release and configuration management, and integrated scheduling activities

Develop and maintain key program artifacts, including WBS, LCSP, RTM, CONOPS, and OEP

Support performance metric planning and baseline development for cost and schedule tracking

Meetings, Coordination & Reporting

Attend and support DoD meetings, working groups, and program reviews

Develop program briefings, slides, charts, and presentations

Maintain program task lists and trackers

Draft, edit, and disseminate meeting minutes and action items

Schedule and coordinate meetings, including logistics and conference setup

Coordinate baseline package reviews for Configuration Review Board approvals

Draft after‑action documentation, review release documentation, and maintain documentation repositories

Stakeholder Engagement

Communicate effectively with senior leadership, SES stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams

Build strong working relationships across program offices and technical teams

Manage competing priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with strong attention to detail

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

AND

4 years of program management experience

OR

6 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Experience supporting IT business portfolio development and integration teams

Experience with WBS, LCSP, RTM, and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)

Advanced experience in data tracking, analysis, and reporting within a program office

Experience preparing briefings, presentations, meeting minutes, and action tracking

Experience working with external stakeholders, Senior Executive Staff (SES), and Division Chiefs

Familiarity with Defense Enterprise Portal Service or similar government tools

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Teams, and SharePoint

Active DoD Secret Clearance required

Salary at VISTA is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $75,000.00 to $85,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of VISTA's total compensation package for employees. We also offer a competitive leave package and a generous benefit plan which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, tuition assistance, and an employer‑matching 401(k) plan.

Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. Citizenship is required. For this position, VISTA will consider only applicants with an active security clearance.

For this position, VISTA will consider only applicants with an active DoD security clearance.

To learn more about VISTA and to apply for this position, please visit our website at www.vistatsi.com.

VISTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans Employer.

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