Technical Writer

Company Description

Since 1995, AEEC has delivered innovative IT, engineering, environmental solutions to both commercial and federal markets. Known for integrity and responsiveness, AEEC builds lasting client partnerships by addressing complex business challenges with cost-effective and technically sound strategies. Recognized for its innovation, AEEC was featured in a Harvard Business School case study in 2023. As an equal opportunity employer, AEEC values teamwork, inclusivity, and customer success, upholding a vision of being the best partner to clients and a great place to grow professionally.

Technical Writer/Editor for BD and Quality Initiatives

Role Description

AEEC seeks a highly organized, detail-obsessed professional to bridge business development and quality initiatives. In this role, you'll own the documentation backbone for proposals, capture efforts, process audits, and certifications—ensuring our content is clear, compliant, version-controlled, and ready for both customers and assessors. If you're a technical writer/editor with strong document management skills who enjoys building structure, sharpening language, and supporting quality frameworks (CMMI, CMMC, ISO), this role is for you.

Business Development Support

• Proposal & Capture Documentation: Draft, edit, and standardize RFI/RFP responses, capability statements, and past performance narratives; build compliance matrices and templates.

• Content Library Management: Maintain reusable content, bios, case studies, and graphics; ensure version control and traceability across repositories (e.g., SharePoint/Confluence).

• Process & Workflow: Coordinate inputs across SMEs, sales, and delivery; establish timelines, style guides, and structured review cycles (e.g., pink/red team).

• Market/Opportunity Readiness: Prepare boilerplate sections, qualification checklists, and win theme summaries; assist with CRM data hygiene and opportunity artifacts.

Quality & Compliance Initiatives

• CMMI: Assist with process documentation, evidence collection, gap analysis, and appraisal readiness for CMMI (DEV/SVC).

• CMMC: Support policy/procedure drafting, control implementation evidence, POA&M tracking, and audit-readiness activities for CMMC 2.0.

• ISO (e.g., 9001/27001/20000): Maintain QMS documentation, SOPs, work instructions, and records; support internal audits, corrective actions, and external certification audits.

• Document Control: Govern naming conventions, metadata, retention schedules, and publication workflows; enforce versioning, approvals, and access controls.

Editorial Excellence & Enablement

• Technical Writing & Editing: Transform complex inputs into clear, concise, audience-appropriate content; ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with frameworks.

• Templates & Style Guides: Create and maintain templates, glossaries, and editorial standards; train stakeholders on best practices.

• Metrics & Continuous Improvement: Track documentation KPIs (cycle time, reuse rate, defect density), and drive improvements across BD and quality processes.

Qualifications

Required

• 3–5+ years in technical writing, editing, documentation management, or proposal development.

• Hands-on experience supporting CMMI, CMMC, and/or ISO frameworks (e.g., ISO 9001, 27001,

• Strong organization and project coordination skills; able to manage deadlines and multiple stakeholders.

• Proficiency with document repositories and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft 365/SharePoint, Confluence), and PDF/Word editing tools.

• Exceptional writing, editing, and attention to detail; adept at compliance-driven content.

Preferred

• Experience in business development/proposal environments (compliance matrices, structured reviews).

• Familiarity with SharePoint.

• Knowledge of information security and IT service management concepts relevant to CMMC and ISO 27001/20000.

• Background in government contracting or regulated industries (a plus, not required).