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Technical Writer Configuration Manager

CACI


Job Location:

Scott Air Force Base, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 75200 - 158100
Posted: 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Technical Writer / Configuration Manager

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

Join a fast-paced Agile development program as a key contributor on our Platform team. We are looking for a versatile and detailoriented professional to serve as both a Technical Writer and Configuration/Change Manager. In this dual-impact role youll shape how our teams communicate document and manage evolving cloud-based solutions in a secure AWS environment. You will play a vital part in ensuring our programs accuracy compliance and technical excellencewhile influencing processes that support mission delivery for a government customer.


Responsibilities:

Technical Writing

  • Develop and maintain clear comprehensive technical documentation including admin installation guides API references system architecture diagrams and other artifacts.

  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to gather technical inputs and validate content accuracy.

  • Keep documentation current and aligned to ongoing system updates and releases.

  • Create and maintain security and compliance documentation required for Authority to Operate (ATO) within a government program.

Configuration and Change Management

  • Establish and maintain CM policies procedures and Configuration Management Plans (CMPs) in alignment with government and industry standards (IEEE ISO MIL-STD-973 EIA649).

  • Define configuration identification schemes and naming conventions for Configuration Items (CIs).

  • Conduct CI audits reviews and verification activities to ensure traceability and accuracy.

  • Manage functional allocated and product baselines across the system development lifecycle.

  • Coordinate release planning deployment activities and support government oversight reviews.

  • Ensure CM processes integrate seamlessly with SAFe/Agile practices in scaled environments.

AWS Cloud Environment

  • Utilize AWS tools and services to document and manage cloud infrastructure.

  • Align documentation and configuration management practices with AWS best practices and compliance requirements.


Qualifications:

Required:

  • Active Secret Clearance.

  • 3 years of experience in configuration management for complex technical systems including managing baselines and change control.

  • 3 years of experience in technical writing supported by a portfolio of published technical documents.

  • Hands-on experience with DevOps tools and workflows including GitLab.

  • Bachelors degree.

  • Certification or formal training relevant to technical writing configuration management cloud technologies or related fields.


Desired:

  • Experience supporting government programs or regulated environments.

  • Familiarity with ATO processes and federal compliance frameworks.

  • Knowledge of AWS cloud architecture and infrastructure documentation.

  • Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across engineering DevOps and program management teams.

  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced Agile environments with evolving priorities.

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers missions and driven by a higher purpose to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. Youll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together we will advance our nations most critical missions build on our lengthy track record of business success and find opportunities to break new ground in your career and in our legacy.


Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including but not limited to geographic location Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates relevant prior work experience specific skills and competencies education and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare wellness financial retirement family support continuing education and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$75200-$158100

CACI is anEqualOpportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation age national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any otherprotectedcharacteristic.


Required Experience:

Manager


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