DMS International
Senior Technical Writer/Editor
DMS International, Washington, DC
Data Management Services, Inc. (dba: DMS International) is a professional services firm headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, with work locations throughout the continental United States. We prepare managers and executives to lead their workforce through customized learning solutions that drive the standards of an ever-changing world. We build creative, unique and engaging learning experiences for commercial, civilian and defense organizations. Our high-caliber talent, delivery methodology and innovative solutions contribute to preparing a workforce that is ready for the future. You can join us on this journey to bring efficiency and creativity to our customers.
At DMS International (DMS), we are the catalyst for effective workforce transformation. To achieve this, we hire professionals who take pride in doing quality work and who are excited about contributing to the professional development of tomorrow's leaders.
DMS seeks candidates that possess and display the attributes that reflect our Core Values of:
DMS International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Job Description
DMS International is seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Writer/Editor to support the FAA's Office of Acquisition Career Management (ACM) office (AAP- 300), ACQ, and AFN directorates. In this role, and as a member of a talented cross-functional team, you'll create, edit, and maintain documentation for the FAA Acquisition Executive (FAE) to support the development of the acquisition workforce and fulfill the agency's human capital objectives and requirements. Your work will contribute to short- and long-term human capital strategic planning for training, competency fulfillment, career development, accession, recruitment and retention, and other facets of human capital management affecting the acquisition work. From project planning to execution, you'll ensure all written materials are accurate, precise, and aligned with the latest standards.
Responsibilities
Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications
Location
Position Type
Note: Please do not include imbedded links in your resume as we will not access any links or download any documents through the links you provide. Failure to comply will prevent your application from being delivered. If we require additional information or evidence of certification, we will reach out to you directly.
At DMS International (DMS), we are the catalyst for effective workforce transformation. To achieve this, we hire professionals who take pride in doing quality work and who are excited about contributing to the professional development of tomorrow's leaders.
DMS seeks candidates that possess and display the attributes that reflect our Core Values of:
- Quality in delivering solutions,
- Leadership,
- Innovation,
- Teamwork,
- Integrity in conduct,
- Responsiveness to our customer's mission
DMS International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Job Description
DMS International is seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Writer/Editor to support the FAA's Office of Acquisition Career Management (ACM) office (AAP- 300), ACQ, and AFN directorates. In this role, and as a member of a talented cross-functional team, you'll create, edit, and maintain documentation for the FAA Acquisition Executive (FAE) to support the development of the acquisition workforce and fulfill the agency's human capital objectives and requirements. Your work will contribute to short- and long-term human capital strategic planning for training, competency fulfillment, career development, accession, recruitment and retention, and other facets of human capital management affecting the acquisition work. From project planning to execution, you'll ensure all written materials are accurate, precise, and aligned with the latest standards.
Responsibilities
- Research, develop, and maintain policies, plans, instructional materials, job aids, performance support documentation and tools, guidance, notifications, reports, management studies, strategic communication artifacts, and documentation for FAA initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather insights, understand project requirements, and craft clear, precise, and engaging content suitable for the target audience.
- Contribute to and edit web content and other media, including briefings, presentations, emails, posters, flyers, and other communications tools, to facilitate outreach to acquisition communities.
- Draft and edit training and other developmental resources to support acquisition development needs.
- Compile and analyze diverse policy, statistical, demographic, or financial information and translate it for understanding or broader uses.
- Ensure all documentation reflects current policy, guidance, standards, organization, and project goals.
- Edit professional documents for content, format, flow, and integrity in conformance to standards and best practices.
- Explore the use of AI tools to improve efficiency and product quality.
- Contribute to a high-performing professional team delivering transformative acquisition solutions for the FAA.
Qualifications:
- 15 relevant years of experience.
- Degree in English, journalism, history, political science, or equivalent degrees is required. If the relevant experience requirement is satisfied, any combination of degree, certification, and relevant experience will be considered.
- Successfully pass an FAA background investigation/verification and receive a successful final suitability determination.
- Proven experience in technical writing, document editing, and content creation.
- Strong background in compiling and analyzing diverse types of information for clear communication.
- Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to determine the suitability of material for different target audiences.
- Experience using MS Office.
- An ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures.
- U.S. citizen or green card permanent resident who has resided in the U.S. for 3+ years
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with FAA acquisition regulations and standards.
- Experience in creating documentation and training materials for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proficiency in using document editing and content management tools.
- Providing current support to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Office of Finance and Management (AFN), Acquisition and Business Services (ACQ) Directorate, or Office of Acquisition Career Management (ACM) office (AAP-300) within the past 12 months
- The position requires U.S. citizenship or a green card permanent resident who has resided in the U.S. for 3+ years.
Location
- Washington, D.C.
- Remote/hybrid employment may be allowed.
Position Type
- Full-Time
Note: Please do not include imbedded links in your resume as we will not access any links or download any documents through the links you provide. Failure to comply will prevent your application from being delivered. If we require additional information or evidence of certification, we will reach out to you directly.