Ascension is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Writer / Documentation Specialist with experience supporting federal acquisition and program management environments. This role is critical to ensuring that complex acquisition, programmatic, and operational information is translated into clear, compliant, and decision-ready documentation that supports mission execution.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced federal environment and understands how high-quality documentation directly impacts contract success, stakeholder alignment, and executive decision-making. This individual will support the development of acquisition packages, reports, and executive briefings that align with FAR requirements and agency standards.

This position plays a key role in enabling program success by ensuring that all written deliverables are accurate, consistent, well-structured, and compliant with federal standards, supporting both pre-award and post-award activities.

Position Summary

The Technical Writer / Documentation Specialist provides end-to-end documentation support for acquisition and program management activities. This includes developing, editing, and standardizing acquisition documents, reports, presentations, and communication materials.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, editor, and structured thinker who can transform technical, policy, and programmatic inputs into clear, concise, and actionable deliverables. They are highly organized, self-driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

This role supports federal clients by improving the quality, clarity, and usability of documentation, enabling better decision-making and ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

This position will leverage tools such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and collaboration platforms (e.g., Teams) to develop and manage deliverables.

Ascension has demonstrated this capability through prior federal support, including developing acquisition documentation, reports, and executive briefings for DHS and DOE programs.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop and draft acquisition documentation including PWS, SOW, acquisition plans, and supporting materials
• Prepare executive-level briefings, reports, white papers, and presentations
• Edit and format documents for clarity, consistency, grammar, and compliance with federal standards
• Collaborate with acquisition teams, program managers, and SMEs to gather and synthesize information
• Standardize document templates, formats, and style guides across deliverables
• Ensure all deliverables meet Section 508 compliance and accessibility requirements
• Review and validate technical and programmatic content for accuracy and completeness
• Maintain version control and document repositories using SharePoint or similar platforms
• Support development of communication products such as one-pagers, talking points, and briefing decks
• Assist in preparing documentation for audits, reviews, and stakeholder meetings
• Track deliverable deadlines and ensure timely submission of high-quality products