Technical Writer, Finance Analyst – Staff
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Middletown • Rhode Island • United States
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About the role
- Develop, write, and edit technical documents, reports, manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), templates, and briefings related to financial analysis and program management.
- Translate complex financial, contractual, and technical information into clear, user-friendly documents for diverse stakeholders (program managers, financial analysts, engineers, and government customers).
- Ensure documentation is consistent in style, tone, and structure and adheres to organizational and DoD standards.
- Maintain and update document repositories, version control, and configuration management for all documentation.
- Assist in the preparation, review, and documentation of program budgets, cost estimates, spend plans, and financial reports.
- Support analysis of financial data (e.g., budget vs. actuals, variance analysis, funding profiles) and help present findings in written reports, charts, and briefing materials.
- Work with finance and program teams to document financial processes, workflows, controls, and best practices.
- Support creation and refinement of acquisition documentation (e.g., acquisition strategies, program management plans, cost estimates, contract documentation, and milestone reviews).
- Capture inputs from subject matter experts (SMEs) in finance, contracting, engineering, and logistics to produce integrated, compliant deliverables.
- Ensure documents align with DoD acquisition policy, financial regulations, and program requirements.
- Participate in meetings and working groups, capture meeting minutes and action items, and develop follow-up documentation.
- Review documents for clarity, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable DoD and organizational standards.
- Apply plain language principles and quality assurance checks to improve readability and usability.
- Coordinate document reviews and approvals with stakeholders, tracking comments and implementing revisions.
- Prepare briefings and supporting materials to communicate financial and program information to leadership and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (4-year) in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
- Active DoD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one
- 2–5+ years of experience in technical writing, documentation, or similar communication-focused roles
- Demonstrated experience working with financial or quantitative information, including:
- Interpreting spreadsheets and financial reports
- Summarizing financial data and insights in written form
- Supporting budgeting, cost tracking, or financial planning activities
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and familiarity with collaborative tools (SharePoint, Teams, Confluence, or similar)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail, grammar, and structure
- Ability to interview and collaborate with SMEs and synthesize information from multiple sources into coherent documents.
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package to ensure our employees receive the work-life support they need
- veteran-friendly employer
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
technical writingfinancial analysisbudgetingcost trackingvariance analysisdocument version controlconfiguration managementacquisition documentationplain language principlesquality assurance
Soft Skills
written communicationverbal communicationattention to detailcollaborationsynthesis of informationstakeholder engagementorganizational skillsmeeting facilitationclarity in documentationproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeDoD Secret clearance