Security Classification Technical Writer

Amentum•Washington, DC

4d•$85,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Security Classification Technical Writer to support its Strategic Microelectronics program. This role is crucial for developing, implementing, and managing Security Classification Guides (SCGs) for the Integrated Combat System (ICS). Proper classification management is essential to safeguarding national security, ensuring technological overmatch, and preventing the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. The position is primarily on-site in Washington, D.C., with some remote work flexibility. The contractor will provide technical and administrative expertise to draft, review, revise, and manage comprehensive SCGs, execute SCG development processes, conduct information capability analyses, facilitate horizontal coordination, and ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) information security policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) from an accredited institution in Security Management, Systems Engineering, Intelligence Studies, Information Assurance, or a relevant technical discipline. (An additional 4-6 years of direct, specialized DoD classification management experience may be substituted for a degree).
Must have completed, or successfully complete within 30 days of onboarding, the Original Classification Authority (OCA) training provided by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE).
Minimum of 5 to 7 years of professional experience in DoD Information Security, Program Protection, Systems Engineering, or Intelligence analysis.
Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, or managing SCGs, Program Protection Plans (PPPs), or Counterintelligence Support Plans (CISPs).
Experience acting as an OCA action officer, a security manager, or a primary derivative classifier for a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) or complex technology program.
Familiarity with the DTIC SCG repository, DD Form 2024 submissions, and conducting horizontal protection reviews.
Strong analytical ability to evaluate technical capabilities against adversarial threats and determine national security impacts.
Exceptional technical writing skills to draft clear, unambiguous classification guidance for derivative classifiers.
Ability to objectively assess the "fact of" U.S. interest and capabilities without bias.
U.S. Citizens possessing an active DoD Secret security clearance on day one of performance.

Responsibilities

Create, review, and revise SCGs for systems, plans, programs, or projects in strict adherence to DoDM 5200.45.
Format the SCG according to mandatory DoD standards, including cover pages, general instructions, classification tables, and declassification/downgrading instructions.
Conduct rigorous analyses to determine which elements of information warrant protection, assessing capability performance, uniqueness, technological lead time, element of surprise, vulnerabilities, critical design elements, and manufacturing technology.
Draft precise "Value," "Damage," and "Unclassified" enhancement statements for classified line items.
Determine the valid reason for classification (per E.O. 13526 Section 1.4), the appropriate classification level, and the specific duration/declassification event for each element.
Identify and appropriately designate elements of information meeting the criteria of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and apply proper dissemination controls.
Conduct horizontal coordination across DoD Components, Military Services, agencies, and foreign disclosure offices.
Review existing SCGs via the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) index to ensure consistent classification and prevent overlapping conflicts.
Interface directly with the Original Classification Authority (OCA), Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), systems engineers, and intelligence producers to accurately assess the state-of-the-art status and national advantage of the technology.
Create documents utilizing Microsoft Office Programs such as Word and Excel, as well as other software, including Adobe Acrobat.