Technical Writer / Editor

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting

Allied Command Transformation (ACT) is NATO's leading agent for change: driving, facilitating, and advocating the continuous improvement of Alliance capabilities to maintain and enhance the military relevance and effectiveness of the Alliance. The main objectives of ACT are: providing appropriate support to NATO missions and operations; leading NATO military transformation; improving relationships, interaction, and practical cooperation with partners, nations, and international organisations. ACT therefore leads Alliance concept development, capability development, training, and lessons-learned initiatives and provides unfettered military support to policy development within NATO.

The program

Capability Development & Management Support (CDMS)

DCOS Capability Development (CAPDEV) acts as the Supreme Allied Commander Transformation's Director for guidance, direction and co-ordination of the activities and resources of the Capability Development Directorate.

The Requirements Division will execute all tasks and activities needed to support requirements management for NATO capabilities

The Capability Requirements (CR) Branch will develop the Capability Requirements Brief and recommended courses of action to resolve issues associated with through the life cycle management of requirements using matrixed, cross-functional project- specific Requirements Management teams.

The Requirements Forward Branch (Mons) is responsible for conducting requirements development and management representation and engagement related functions in Europe.

The Capability Division coordinates the development of capabilities from capability planning through acceptance and then disposal with management entities, NATO Headquarters staff and the NATO Governance Structure

The Capability Forward Branch (Mons) coordinates with ACO, NCIA, NSPA, NATO HQ, territorial Host Nations, and NATO Centres of Excellence (COEs) in support of the development of capabilities.

Strategic Plans and Policy (SPP) supports Allied Command Transformation in formalizing military advice to shape future military strategy, political guidance, and other policy documents in support of NATO's strategic objectives.

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Support Procurement and Contracting (P&C) in assisting programme managers regarding the format and content of requirements (SOWs, SOOs, RSDs, etc.); prepare documents in compliance with internal procedures.
• Determine the clearest and most logical way to present information for the greatest reader comprehension.
• Develop, draft, write, and edit requirement documents including functional descriptions, specifications, deliverables, and acceptance criteria in support of purchasing & contracting, programme managers, and other NATO stakeholders to ensure order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology remain consistent.
• Translate technical information into clear, readable documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel.
• Conduct research and ensure the use of proper technical industry terminology.
• Support procurement activities such as preparing Requests for Proposals (RFPs)/Invitations for International Bidding (IFIBs), and participating as a Recorder on Solicitation Review Boards (SRBs) and Contract Awards Committees (CAC).
• Assist in drafting and staffing business cases to support special requests or requests for deviation from normal methods of procurement.
• Meticulously record all relevant contract decisions and actions of CACs.
• Coordinate participation of other acquisition team members where necessary to complete assigned work.
• Establish and maintain excellent internal and external customer relations at all levels of the organization.
• Produce high-quality documentation that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience and wide-spread publication
• Create tutorials and samples to help end-users initiate requirements
• In coordination with procurement staff, review and update contract templates and desk guides to standardize contracting practices as needed.
• Any other duties as assigned by the COTR within the scope of the LCAT

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years in the last 10 years of demonstrable experience capturing complex technical requirements in coordination with SMEs to support the development of contract requirements documents (within a national or international organisation).
• Minimum of five (5) years in the last 10 years of demonstrable experience writing, reviewing, and editing requirements and specifications for contract solicitations (within a national or international organisation).
• Demonstrable experience working closely with a cross-functional team
• Demonstrated ability to acquire and present information through independent reading, interviews with subject-matter experts, written interpretation of data visualizations, or other appropriate methods.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with others regardless of rank/position, the stressfulness of the situation, or the diversity of opinion.
• Demonstrable ability to lead, train, and mentor peers, customers, and trainees in requirement document development processes.
• Demonstrated advanced skills in oral and interpersonal communication, and writing at collegiate and professional levels in English.
  • A writing sample supporting the development of contract requirements documents (no more than 5 pages) is required to be submitted for the Technical Writer/editor candidates.
• Familiarity with acquisition publications, NATO or National procurement/financial regulations, and requirements documents
• Familiarity with procurement practices and ability to assist in the development of contracts that allow for the flexibility required in an agile environment without compromising the integrity of the procurement process.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of tools and SharePoint

Education

• University degree (Bachelors)

Working Location

• (Norfolk, VA, USA)

Working Policy

• Onsite

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO personal security clearance

Language

• Professional English