Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Technical Writer at KSA Integration – quantico, Virginia

KSA Integration is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides business and management solutions through three core capabilities: (1) data analytics, (2) comprehensive veterans support, and (3) business process improvement. We are a rapidly growing government contractor that has built a reputation on focused customer service, on-time performance, and continuous improvement. To demonstrate this, KSA was awarded the 2019 - 2025 Inc. Best Workplaces, a prestigious list of businesses recognized for value placed on company culture, standout worker benefits, and the prioritization of employee well-being. KSA also received a spot on both the 2019 - 2025 Best for Vets List by Military Times, in addition to winning the Department of Labor “Hire Vets” Platinum Medallion Award 2021 – 2025.

Position Overview: The Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Technical Writer will provide on-site support to Combat Development & Integration (CD&I), Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC), Quantico, VA. This role supports Capabilities Integration Officers (CIOs) and Technical Integration Officers (TIOs) by developing, analyzing, and maintaining capability and acquisition documentation that informs Marine Corps requirements, force design, and acquisition decisions. The position requires deep understanding of the acquisition lifecycle and the ability to assess second- and third-order impacts of requirements decisions on cost, schedule, testing, training, and sustainment.

This Position is Contingent Upon Award

Anticipated Start Date: June 2026

Support Hours: Applicant shall be available during core work hours as established by the Government customer.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision (82% of employees’ premiums paid by the company, 25% towards dependents)
• HSA / FSA Medical Plans
• PTO
• Flexible Work Environment and Encourage Work/Life Balance
• 401K with Company Match
• Observes all federal holidays
• Professional Development/Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Annual Career Development Process

Job Type: Full-time/Exempt

Location: Quantico, VA (Onsite)

Clearance Required: Active Secret

Travel Requirement: Approximately 10%

Position Responsibilities:

• Support Approved Acquisition Objective (AAO) validation and updates within the Total Force Structure Management System (TFSMS).
• Draft, update, and staff requirements documentation, including Capability Development Documents (CDDs), capability analyses, and supporting annexes.
• Coordinate closely with CIOs, TIOs, and government stakeholders to ensure requirements align with operational concepts, doctrine, and force employment.
• Evaluate proposed materiel solutions for alignment with validated requirements and challenge requirements that do not materially change operational outcomes.
• Assess second- and third-order impacts of requirements decisions on acquisition, testing, training, logistics, and sustainment.
• Maintain traceability between requirements, acquisition documentation, and program execution artifacts.
• Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), working groups, and capability reviews; prepare briefing materials and decision-support products.
• Provide subject matter insight informed by operational experience where applicable (e.g., infantry weapons, optics, mortars, anti-armor, air insertion, reconnaissance systems).
• Process Task Organization and Change Requests (TOECRS).

Competencies:

• Total Force Management System (TFMS)
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Exceptional technical writing and editing capability
• Ability to synthesize operational concepts, technical data, and acquisition policy
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
• Attention to detail and configuration control discipline
• Ability to challenge assumptions respectfully and analytically

• Experience supporting DoD or USMC requirements development, acquisition, or force development activities.
• Familiarity with JCIDS, TFSMS, and the defense acquisition lifecycle.
• Active Secret clearance required.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or degree may be substituted with additional relevant experience.
• Prior service experience in a combat arms MOS (e.g., infantry, artillery, reconnaissance)
• Experience working within MCCDC or CD&I, preferably Total Force Structure Division or Capabilities Development Directorate Maneuver Branch
• Familiarity with Marine Corps doctrine and Force Design initiatives
• Experience evaluating sustainment and lifecycle impacts of materiel decisions

KSA Integration is an equal opportunity employer.