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Acquisition Specialist/Technical Writer

Culmen International LLC

Washington, Washington, DC

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acquisition Strategy, Administrator Documentation, Communication Skills, Construction Support, Contract Management, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Disability Insurance, Document Change Management, Document Management, Documentation, Documentation Plan, Documentation Review, Documentation Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Government, Federal Laws and Regulations, Government, Government Contracts, Homeland Security, Insurance, International Operations, Law Enforcement, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Market Research, Materials Planning, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procurement Planning, Project Execution, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Record Keeping, Requirements Management, Risk Analysis, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Statement of Work (SOW), Support Documentation, Technical Drawing, Technical Editing, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Top Secret Clearance, United States Secret Service (USSS), Writing Skills
LOCATION
Washington, Washington, DC
POSTED
10 days ago
About the Role:

Culmen International is seeking an Acquisition Technical Writer to provide support to a DHS opportunity.

What You’ll Do in Your New Role:

The Acquisition Specialist/Technical Writer provides acquisition planning, procurement support, and technical writing services.  The position supports the full acquisition lifecycle by developing procurement documentation, preparing acquisition planning materials, tracking acquisition milestones, maintaining contract records, and producing high-quality technical documentation. Working closely with program managers, engineers, contracting officers, and other stakeholders, the Acquisition Specialist/Technical Writer I ensures that all acquisition and project documentation complies with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DHS, USSS, and agency-specific standards.

  • Develop, review, and refine Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), and other acquisition documents.
  • Prepare acquisition strategies, market research reports, Justification & Approval (J&A) packages, Independent Government Estimates (IGEs), and related acquisition planning documentation.
  • Support solicitation package development and ensure compliance with FAR, DHS, USSS, and internal acquisition policies.
  • Coordinate with program managers, engineers, contracting officers, and vendors to define requirements and support acquisition milestones.
  • Track acquisition schedules, deliverables, contract actions, and procurement documentation.
  • Maintain records of contract awards, modifications, and related acquisition files.
  • Draft technical documents, including requirements documents, design narratives, project charters, risk assessments, and change management documentation.
  • Develop and maintain standardized templates, reference materials, and document repositories.
  • Ensure technical accuracy, consistency, quality, formatting, and version control across all documentation.
  • Support document reviews, quality assurance activities, executive briefings, and project reporting.
  • Collaborate with government and contractor personnel to support acquisition planning, project execution, and mission objectives.

 

 

Required Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience supporting federal acquisition processes and technical writing activities.
  • Demonstrated experience developing acquisition documentation, including SOWs, PWSs, SOOs, J&A packages, market research reports, and IGEs.
  • Strong knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal procurement processes.
  • Experience supporting contract administration, solicitation development, and acquisition planning activities.
  • Proven technical writing, editing, and document management experience.
  • Ability to produce clear, accurate, and professionally formatted technical and administrative documentation.
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and project coordination skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Active Top Secret clearance

 

Desired Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree
  • Experience supporting DHS, USSS, or other federal law enforcement agencies.
  • Experience supporting facilities, construction, security, technology, or infrastructure-related projects.
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies and documentation standards.
  • Experience working in secure environments requiring compliance with federal security requirements.

 

About the Company:

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

 

  • Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, premiums for employees are 100% paid by Culmen, and dependent coverage is available at a nominal rate (including same or opposite sex domestic partners) 

  • 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
  • Life insurance and disability paid by the company
  • Supplemental Insurance Available
  • Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
  • 12 Paid Holidays

  

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

 

At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants.  Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.

About the Company

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Culmen International LLC

Founded in 2004, Culmen International is a small business, with headquarters in Alexandria, VA, and a satellite office in Camp Hill, PA.

We have wholly owned subsidiaries in the Czech Republic and Romania, and personnel located in Germany, Austria, Russia, Ukraine, and Azerbaijan.

Our firm is dedicated to the support of US Government and industry clients seeking management and technical solutions to global program requirements.

Our services include:

  • Program Management Support
  • Acquisition Support
  • International Procurement and Logistics
  • Training
  • Process Improvement
  • Program Reviews, Market Research and Feasibility Studies
Our clients include agencies and large prime contractors within:
  • U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
  • U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
  • U.S. Department of State (DOS)
  • U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
  • U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)
  • Canada Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT)
Culmen International is proud to have received several customer awards and commendations for our work, including the DTRA Nuclear Weapons Safety and Security Team Award, the Naval Surface Warfare Center Lean Six Sigma Award, and letters from the U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, USCG International Affairs, Kenya – U.S. Liaison Office, US Embassy – Pakistan, US Naval Air Systems Command, Combating Terrorism Fellowship Program, and Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

Thanks to the hard work of our employees, the support of our families, and the loyalty of our clients, Culmen has additionally been honored with:
  • The 2010 Virginia Fantastic 50 Award
  • Inc. 5000 Awards for the Fastest Growing Private Companies in America for 2009 & 2010
  • 2009 Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum (SECAF) Contractor of the Year (< 6 Million)
  • 2010 SECAF Contractor of the Year (6-12 Million).
We look forward to sharing continued success for years to come.

COMPANY SIZE
1 to 9 employees
INDUSTRY
All
FOUNDED
2004
WEBSITE
http://www.culmen.com/

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