IT Communications Specialist/Technical Writer

AMSG is seeking an IT Communications Specialist/Technical Writer to support our customer at the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)’s strategic communications efforts by transforming complex technical, policy, and program information into clear, concise, and executive-level communications. The role ensures messaging remains consistent, accurate, and aligned with Department and command objectives while supporting internal stakeholders, senior leadership, and external audiences through a variety of communication channels.

AMSG supports a diverse portfolio of programs across the Department of War (DoW), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Defense Health Agency (DHA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Washington Headquarters Service (WHS), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Our success is driven by our core values, Competence, Courage, Compassion, Character, Communication, and Community, combined with the expertise of our professionals and the strength of our teams. AMSG takes pride in fostering an exceptional work environment that inspires collaboration, innovation, and a highly motivated workforce dedicated to mission success.

We offer a competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, referral bonuses) and numerous training opportunities for professional development and growth.

Apply today and join our team of talented professionals!

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, or a closely related field. Master's degree preferred. 
Years of Experience: Minimum of five to seven years of professional experience in technical writing, strategic communications, or executive-level messaging.
Clearance Required: ActiveSecret
Citizenship: US
Location: DCMA HQ, Fort Lee, Virginia
Start Date: 30 September 2026

Required

• Demonstrated experience working within the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of War (DoW), or a similarly complex government/military environment.
• Proven ability to translate highly technical, specialized concepts into clear, concise, actionable executive summaries for senior leadership.
• Exceptional editing, formatting, and quality-assurance skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple short-notice taskers and rapid-response requirements simultaneously.
• Prior experience supporting a Combat Support Agency or similarly complex DoD component preferred.
• Familiarity with DoD/DoW correspondence and formatting standards, as well as executive briefing templates, preferred.
• Experience supporting a CIO, senior executive, or command communications office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex technical and program information from subject-matter experts into clear, concise, executive-level briefings, reports, and talking points.
• Ensure all outgoing communications, internal policy directives, higher-headquarters reporting, and external messaging speak with a single, consistent voice aligned to DoW standards.
• Serve as a quality-control checkpoint for command messaging: reviewing, editing, and proofreading materials before release to prevent misinterpretation or delays.
• Draft rapid-turnaround strategic narratives, talking points, and point papers to meet short-notice leadership requests in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate directly with technical subject-matter experts to gather and accurately represent complex data in leadership-facing documents.
• Support the development of executive briefings and presentations, policy directives, higher-headquarters reports, and quality-control reviews of agency communications.