Senior Principal Technical Writer

Position Description

Position Title: Senior Principal Technical Writer

Location: Remote/Hybrid (United States)

About Us

Paradigm Max Q is redefining defense industry support. Founded in 2023, we combine elite talent, disciplined execution, and innovative thinking to deliver measurable results that improve readiness and reduce costs for the government and warfighter. As a rapidly growing SDVOSB, we are committed to operational excellence, accountability, and building a high-performing organization that delivers exceptional results for our customers. Our mission is to deliver measurable results that strengthen national defense and empower those who serve.

Position Summary

The Senior Principal Technical Writer serves as the lead Subject Matter Expert (SME) and primary authority for all technical documentation supporting Other Transaction Authority (OTA), consortium, and Commercial Technologies for Maintenance Activities (CTMA) initiatives. This position is responsible for the end-to-end planning, development, integration, quality assurance, and delivery of mission-critical written products supporting acquisition execution, strategic communications, milestone decisions, stakeholder engagement, and program success.

Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Senior Principal Technical Writer translates complex technical, acquisition, engineering, and programmatic information into clear, concise, and actionable documentation suitable for executive, customer, and stakeholder audiences.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Writing and Subject Matter Expertise

• Serve as the senior technical writing SME for OTA, consortium, and CTMA programs and initiatives.


• Develop high-quality technical, acquisition, programmatic, and executive-level documentation that aligns with organizational objectives.


• Translate complex technical and business information into clear, concise, and audience-appropriate products.


• Ensure accuracy, consistency, readability, and compliance with contractual, organizational, and government requirements.


• Maintain expert knowledge of documentation standards, acquisition processes, and best practices.

Program Documentation Ownership

• Lead the development, coordination, integration, and completion of all required documentation across assigned programs.


• Manage writing deliverables from concept development through final submission and approval.


• Develop and maintain documentation frameworks, templates, style guides, and standard operating procedures.


• Ensure documentation is delivered accurately, professionally, and within required timelines.

Reporting and Milestone Support

• Prepare monthly program status reports, executive summaries, strategic communications, and performance updates.


• Develop milestone documentation supporting reviews, decision briefs, program assessments, and leadership engagements.


• Create executive-ready materials that support informed decision-making and program oversight.


• Coordinate reviews and approvals to ensure stakeholder alignment.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with program managers, engineers, contracting officers, acquisition professionals, financial analysts, and external partners to gather and validate information.


• Serve as the primary integrator of technical and programmatic content across multiple stakeholders.


• Facilitate communication among stakeholders to ensure information consistency and completeness.


• Align technical documentation with strategic messaging and acquisition objectives.

Quality Assurance and Process Leadership

• Establish and implement organizational best practices for technical writing and documentation management.


• Review, edit, and enhance documents produced by team members and contributors.


• Conduct quality reviews to ensure compliance, consistency, and professionalism.


• Identify documentation risks, gaps, and inconsistencies and implement corrective actions.


• Continuously improve documentation processes, efficiencies, and knowledge management practices.

Strategic Leadership and Influence

• Advise senior leadership on communication strategies, documentation approaches, and information management practices.


• Support organizational efforts to improve documentation scalability, standardization, and reuse.


• Influence the development of enterprise-wide documentation standards and processes.


• Mentor and provide guidance to technical writers, analysts, and program team members.

Scope and Impact

The Senior Principal Technical Writer:

• Supports multiple concurrent OTA, consortium, and CTMA programs and initiatives.


• Directly influences program execution, milestone achievement, and leadership decision-making.


• Ensures continuity, quality, and integrity of critical program documentation.


• Acts as the senior-most writing authority across assigned portfolios.


• Plays a vital role in customer engagement, strategic communications, and organizational success.

Required Qualifications

Education

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in:




• Technical Communication


• English


• Journalism


• Communications


• Public Administration


• Business Administration


• Engineering


• Information Systems


• Defense Acquisition Management


• Or a related discipline

Preferred Education

• Master's degree in:




• Technical Communication


• Business Administration (MBA)


• Public Administration (MPA)


• Engineering Management


• Systems Engineering


• Project Management


• Acquisition Management


• Or a related field

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive technical writing, acquisition documentation, program management support, or related experience.


• Demonstrated experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), federal government, defense industry, or advanced technology programs.


• Experience developing executive-level reports, strategic communications, technical documentation, and program deliverables.


• Experience leading documentation efforts across complex, multi-stakeholder environments.


• Proven ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Preferred

• Experience supporting OTA agreements, consortium management activities, or CTMA initiatives.


• Experience supporting Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Defense Agency programs.


• Experience working with research, development, prototyping, and transition-to-production efforts.


• Experience supporting acquisition milestone reviews and executive governance boards.


• Experience overseeing technical writing teams or documentation programs.

Required Knowledge

The successful candidate should possess knowledge of:

• Technical writing principles, methodologies, and standards.


• Federal acquisition and defense program environments.


• Program management concepts and documentation requirements.


• Executive communications and stakeholder engagement.


• Configuration management and document control processes.


• Systems engineering lifecycle concepts.


• Research and development program documentation.


• Quality assurance and document review methodologies.


• Information management and knowledge-sharing practices.

Preferred Knowledge

• Other Transaction Authority (OTA) processes and procedures.


• Consortium-based acquisition models.


• Commercial Technologies for Maintenance Activities (CTMA) programs.


• Department of Defense acquisition pathways and governance structures.


• Defense innovation initiatives and rapid prototyping efforts.


• Technology transition and capability maturation processes.


• Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts.


• Agile project management methodologies.


• Military operational environments and mission requirements.

Required Skills

• Exceptional technical and business writing ability.


• Advanced editing, proofreading, and document quality assurance skills.


• Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities.


• Executive briefing and communication skills.


• Ability to synthesize large volumes of technical information into concise messaging.


• Project and workload management skills.


• Stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.


• Advanced proficiency in:




• Microsoft Word


• Microsoft PowerPoint


• Microsoft Excel


• Microsoft Teams


• SharePoint


• Document collaboration platforms

Preferred Skills

• Experience with document automation and knowledge management tools.


• Graphic communication and information visualization techniques.


• Proposal development and technical volume writing.


• Process improvement and workflow optimization.


• Strategic communication planning.


• Data visualization and dashboard reporting.


• Facilitation of executive reviews and governance meetings.

Key Attributes and Competencies

The ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Strategic thinking and enterprise perspective.


• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.


• Professional judgment and sound decision-making.


• Initiative and self-direction.


• Intellectual curiosity and continuous learning.


• Strong organizational and time-management skills.


• Leadership presence and credibility.


• Collaboration and relationship-building abilities.


• Adaptability in fast-paced, evolving environments.


• Integrity, accountability, and professionalism.


• Ability to influence without direct authority.


• Commitment to mission success and customer service excellence.

Position Characteristics

• Operates with significant autonomy and decision-making authority.


• Functions as a senior individual contributor with enterprise-wide impact.


• Provides leadership, mentorship, and guidance to writers, analysts, and contributors.


• Interfaces routinely with senior government officials, executives, program leadership, and industry partners.


• Serves as a trusted advisor on technical communication, documentation strategy, and information management.

Clearance Requirement (Preferred or Required as Applicable)

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.


• Active Secret or higher clearance preferred.

Benefits Statement

Paradigm Max Q provides eligible employees with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability coverage; a 401(k)-retirement plan; paid time off (PTO) for vacation; and company-paid holidays. The benefits package also includes reimbursement for a Planet Fitness Black Card membership.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Salary Range (DMV Market)

$115,000 annually – $145,000 annually

Location-Based Compensation

Compensation is determined based on the employee's primary work location, applicable labor market, experience, education, certifications, security clearance, and other job-related factors. Candidates working outside the DMV may receive a different salary range consistent with local market conditions and applicable law.