Security Specialist – Technical Writer

Armada Ltd • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

The Security Specialist – Technical Writer develops, maintains, and refines security documentation across multiple security disciplines, ensuring clarity, compliance, and accuracy for program security requirements. The role creates guidance materials, manuals, and publications that reflect current policies and security directives, and assists with documentation for SCI facilities governed by NAVAIR SSO oversight and other Cognizant Security Authorities.

The position is full-time in Arlington, Virginia, is overtime exempt: No, requires a Secret security clearance, and is contingent upon award. It reports to ARMADA HQ. Relocation is not available.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience.
• A master's degree in a relevant field, or a bachelor's degree and four additional years of relevant work experience.
• Secret security clearance required.
• Knowledge of multiple security disciplines and associated documentation requirements, including general, industrial, information, personnel, and physical security.
• Ability to interpret policy guidelines and incorporate complex security requirements into clear, functional documentation.
• Ability to organize and structure detailed security content for manuals, guides, and official program publications.
• Ability to coordinate with Government and contractor personnel to gather information, validate content, and ensure documents meet program needs.
• Skill in managing documentation updates and records and ensuring written materials remain current and properly controlled.
• In-depth knowledge of DoD writing and staffing guidance.
• Proficiency in editing, proofreading, and correcting documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and maintain security documentation covering GENSEC, INDUSEC, INFOSEC, PERSEC, and PHYSEC disciplines to ensure compliance with current regulations and program needs.
• Create clear and accurate security publications, including manuals, procedures, classification guides, and other official program documents.
• Ensure documentation reflects applicable DoD, IC, and service-specific security policies, including requirements for classified and controlled unclassified information.
• Assist with drafting and updating guidance related to SCI facilities under NAVAIR SSO cognizance, aligning it with DIA and Navy security directives.
• Support command oversight documentation requirements for Navy-accredited SCIFs, including materials for inspections and Staff Assistance Visits conducted by the CSA.
• Coordinate with subject-matter experts across security disciplines to verify the technical accuracy, completeness, and relevance of written materials.
• Maintain version control, publication records, updates, and proper distribution of security documents.
• Assist with developing templates, standardized formats, and documentation workflows to improve program-wide consistency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior