Ascension LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Writer with experience in IT and cost estimation documentation to support a federal cost estimation services engagement. This role is critical to ensuring that all cost models, analyses, and outputs are translated into clear, compliant, and decision-ready documentation aligned with GAO best practices and federal reporting standards.

The ideal candidate is someone who thrives at the intersection of technical analysis and communication, capable of transforming complex cost data, SEER outputs, and analytical findings into structured narratives, audit-ready reports, and executive briefings. This role is especially important in the final phases of the cost estimation lifecycle, where clarity, accuracy, and compliance directly impact government decision-making.

This position is best suited for professionals with strong writing discipline, editorial precision, and familiarity with federal acquisition, cost analysis, or IT program documentation.

Position Summary

The Technical Writer will support the development, editing, and finalization of cost estimation reports, technical narratives, and supporting documentation. The role requires the ability to work collaboratively with cost estimators, analysts, and project leadership to ensure all deliverables are:

• Accurate and traceable to source data
• Compliant with GAO Cost Estimating and Assessment Guide
• Structured for executive and audit-level consumption

The ideal candidate is:

• Highly organized and detail-driven
• Able to manage multiple draft cycles and version control
• Skilled at synthesizing technical inputs into clear, concise narratives
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

This role supports iterative draft development, documentation standardization, and final report production, ensuring all deliverables meet federal quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Draft, edit, and finalize cost estimate reports, narratives, and supporting documentation
• Translate technical cost models, SEER outputs, and analytical data into structured written content
• Ensure compliance with GAO Cost Estimating Guide and federal documentation standards
• Develop and maintain document templates, style guides, and formatting standards
• Perform quality assurance reviews including proofreading, formatting, and consistency checks
• Coordinate with cost estimators, analysts, and project managers to gather inputs
• Manage version control and document lifecycle across multiple draft iterations
• Prepare executive briefings, summaries, and visual narrative content
• Support development of WBS narratives, assumptions documentation, and methodology sections
• Compile and package final deliverables for client submission and approval
• Ensure alignment between technical data, assumptions, and written narrative
• Support audit readiness by ensuring traceability and documentation completeness