Buyers Technical Writer

Job#: 3018574

Job Description:

Buyer's Technical Writer

If you meet the requirements and are interested, please email sourcing recruiter, Valentina Jimenez, your resume and the job number to vjimenez @ apexsystems.com

**WILL ACCEPT RESUMES UNTIL 2PM MST JANUARY 22nd**

Job Number: 3018574

Clearance level required: Secret (must be active)

Duration: Direct Hire

Salary Range: $70-79k/yr

Location: Colorado Springs, CO (Schriever SFB)

Onsite requirements: 100% Onsite

Description of Duties:

We're looking for a Buyer's Technical Writer for the client's Missile Defense Division. The Buyer's Technical Representative reports to the Subcontracts Management Lead within the Enterprise Management (EM) Division supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) Contract. The Buyer's Technical Writer will be a contracts and subcontracts team member and support the following functions: subcontract administration, requirements development & strategy, and program management.

The candidate will be responsible for the following:

Write, develop, and edit a range of documentation including:

? Statements of Work

? Performance Work Statements

? Training materials and tutorials

? Acquisition notes and internal process documents (SOPs).

Translate complex, technical information into clear, concise, legally sound, and enforceable contractual language.

Review material for clarity, accuracy, grammar, and consistency with established style guides and templates.

Research and gather technical information by performing tactical and strategic market research, interviewing subject matter experts (SMEs), and collaborating with requirements owners, project managers, and acquisition leaders.

Participate in discussions regarding pre-award acquisition planning discussion as well as contract modifications.

Determine the stakeholder needs and appropriately develop well-written technical requirement documentation.

Make revisions to technical documentation as necessary to capture changed requirements. Assist the procurement and project teams in the technical evaluation of supplier proposals, ensuring they align with the requirements outlined in the SOW.

Customer Engagement and Collaboration:

Interface with stakeholders and requestors Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with owner needs, compliance with FAR/DFARS, and market capabilities.

The successful candidate will:

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

? Be able to translate complex jargon into simple, plain language.

Be able to quickly grasp and understand complex technical concepts and new technologies.

Have meticulous attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and technical correctness of documentation. Have strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within cross-functional teams and build consensus among stakeholders with differing priorities.

Be able to work in fast-paced environments

Have successful experience with a variety of personalities and backgrounds in the workplace

Basic Requirements:

Must have 6, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience

? May be reduced with completion of advanced education

Must have 3, or more, years of directly related experience working in integrated project team format to develop requirements and technical documentation specifically focused on writing and developing Statements of Work (SOWs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), or similar technical requirement documents

Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

Have strong research skills to gather information from various sources and analytical skills to organize it logically. Have experience with the end-to-end procurement process, from initial market research through to contract negotiation and award.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.