Technical Writer and Program Support Analyst

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through strategic solutions in Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and edit technical documents, reports, manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), templates, and briefings related to financial analysis and program management.
• Translate complex financial, contractual, and technical information into clear, user-friendly documents for diverse stakeholders (program managers, financial analysts, engineers, and government customers).
• Ensure documentation is consistent in style, tone, and structure and adheres to organizational and DoW standards.
• Maintain and update document repositories, version control, and configuration management for all documentation.
• Work with program managers to develop solutions regarding library management, contact management, meeting facilitation, and task tracking.
• Assist in the preparation, review, and documentation of programmatic documents such as schedules, budgets, cost estimates, spend plans, and financial reports.
• Support analysis of financial data (e.g., budget vs. actuals, variance analysis, funding profiles) and help present findings in written reports, charts, and briefing materials.
• Work with finance and program teams to document financial processes, workflows, controls, best practices, and training materials.
• Support creation and refinement of acquisition documentation (e.g., acquisition strategies, program management plans, cost estimates, contract documentation, and milestone reviews).
• Capture inputs from subject matter experts (SMEs) in finance, contracting, engineering, and logistics to produce integrated, compliant deliverables.
• Ensure documents align with DoW acquisition policy, financial regulations, and program requirements.
• Participate in meetings and working groups, capture meeting minutes and action items, and develop follow-up documentation.
• Review documents for clarity, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable DoW and organizational standards.
• Apply plain language principles and quality assurance checks to improve readability and usability.
• Coordinate document reviews and approvals with stakeholders, tracking comments and implementing revisions.
• Prepare briefings and supporting materials to communicate financial and program information to leadership and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (4-year) in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
• 2–5+ years of experience in technical writing, documentation, or similar communication-focused/project management roles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and familiarity with collaborative tools (SharePoint, Teams, Confluence, or similar).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail, grammar, and structure.
• Ability to interview and collaborate with SMEs and synthesize information from multiple sources into coherent documents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting DoW or other federal defense acquisition programs.
• Familiarity with:
  • DoW acquisition lifecycle and documentation (e.g., milestone documentation, acquisition strategies, program plans)
  • DoW financial management processes, PPBE, or similar federal budgeting frameworks
• Demonstrated experience working with financial or quantitative information, including:
  • Interpreting spreadsheets and financial reports
  • Summarizing financial data and insights in written form
  • Supporting budgeting, cost tracking, or financial planning activities
• Experience with document configuration management and version control practices.
• Experience creating visualizations (charts, tables, infographics) to convey financial and program data.
• Knowledge of style guides (e.g., DoW standards, Plain Language guidelines, or similar).

Skills

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple documents and deadlines concurrently.
• Analytical mindset and comfort working with numbers, spreadsheets, and structured data.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary, multi-contractor team.
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact effectively with government and industry stakeholders.

Pay

The salary range for this position is USD $90,000.00/Yr. - USD $120,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law.

Benefits

AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.