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Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of experience and consistent growth, SPA is known for continuous innovation for our government customers in the U.S. and abroad. SPA’s NATO Allied Command Transformation Group within the Joint Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division (JOID) provides capability development, portfolio management, program management, quality management, cost-estimation analysis, standardization, reporting, software solutions and information management, and capability management support. We also provide an improved capability- requirements capture process, including generation, documentation and tracing of user requirements with appropriate technical scrutiny, over the entire lifecycle from capability definition through realization and usage. We have an immediate need for a Technical Writer/Contract Specialist to provide onsite support out of Norfolk, VA.

Develop requirement documents such as Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements, Statements of Objectives, Grading Criteria, and other procurement-related documents. Translate complex, technical information into an easily understandable format. Support procurement and contracting staff in assisting program managers with the format and content of requirements (SOWs, SOOs, RSDs, etc.), and prepare documents in compliance with internal procedures. Draft, write and edit requirement documents, including functional descriptions, specifications, deliverables and acceptance criteria, in support of procurement staff, program managers and NATO stakeholders to ensure consistent order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology. Produce clear, readable documents for technical and non-technical personnel and conduct research to ensure proper technical industry terminology. Support procurement activities such as preparing Requests for Proposals (RFPs)/Invitations for International Bidding (IFIB), and participate as a Recorder on Solicitation Review Boards (SRBs) and Contract Awards Committees (CACs). Assist in drafting and staffing business cases to support special requests or requests for deviation from normal procurement methods. Meticulously record all relevant contract decisions and actions of CACs. Establish and maintain excellent internal and external customer relations at all levels, producing high-quality documentation that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience. Create tutorials and samples to help end-users initiate requirements in coordination with procurement staff, and review and update contract templates and desk guides to standardize contracting practices. Apply experience administering contracts and executing associated contract actions, including contracts and contract modifications for services or goods, task orders, delivery orders, invoicing and understanding of contract regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Active NATO or NATO National Secret clearance or higher.
• 5 years in the last 10 of demonstrable experience capturing complex technical requirements with SMEs to support the development of contract- requirements documents within a national or international organization.
• 5 years in the last 10 of demonstrable experience writing, reviewing, and editing requirements and specifications for contract solicitations within a national or international organization.
• 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 irrespective of rank, position, stress, or diversity of opinion.
• Demonstrable ability to lead, train, and mentor peers, customers, and trainees in requirement-document development processes.
• Advanced skill 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).
• 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, MS 365, MS Teams, and SharePoint.
• Current passport with no travel restrictions.
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.