Senior Technical Writer – Tools Branch Lead

**Location:** Remote (US), working Central time (supporting the Kansas City, MO branch) **Type:** Full\-Time, Contract (contingent upon contract award) **Clearance:** Must pass a federal background investigation and obtain a GSA PIV credential (HSPD\-12\) **About the Role:** We are seeking a Senior Technical Writer to lead the Tools Branch team supporting the GSA Global Supply Engineering Division. The branch processes up to 6,600 NSN actions a year for powered and non\-powered hand tools. The Senior Technical Writer serves as the branch's central point of contact and is responsible for all branch work and personnel. **Key Responsibilities:** * Serve as the Tools Branch lead and primary point of contact for the government customer * Assign and prioritize work for Technical Writers and review IPDs before release * Create and update IPDs in TIMS and EDMS, including description, Item Name Code, characteristics, unit of issue, notes, and components * Research manufacturer part numbers, specifications, and applicable standards (ASME, ANSI, SAE, FED\-STD, MIL\-STD), using the latest published editions * Validate IPD data against FLIS and prepare and follow through on cataloging update requests (NCAL) * Review technical drawings associated with IPDs * Research technically equivalent items to prevent duplicate NSNs * Prepare the weekly Tools Branch Quality Status Report, covering quality targets, validation results, NCAL status, error rates, and work status * Meet turnaround standards of 3 business days for requests under 10 items and 2 weeks for requests of 10 or more items **Minimum Qualifications:** * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in technical writing or engineering support * Experience writing product specifications, purchase descriptions, or technical documentation * Working knowledge of hand and power tools, including materials, dimensions, and performance standards * Ability to manage high\-volume work on deadline with attention to detail and accuracy * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Ability to work core hours of 9:00 AM\-2:30 PM Central **Preferred Qualifications:** * Federal cataloging experience (NSN, FLIS, NCAL, CAGE codes, DLA or GSA supply) * Experience with TIMS or EDMS * Supervisory or team lead experience * Background in the tools, industrial supply, or manufacturing industry **Equal Opportunity Employer** We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.