Technical Writer (TS/SCI)

Federal Staffing Solutions•Silver Spring, MD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Technical Writer will support the NOAA Internal Risk Office's Counterintelligence and Research Security team by developing, editing, and maintaining clear, accurate, and compliant documentation aligned with federal standards. Deliverables include policies, standard operating procedures, training materials, incident response documentation, and compliance reports, with consistency to NSPM-33, NIST, and related federal research security guidelines. For a candidate with appropriate experience and credentials, the role may also include counterintelligence analysis and due diligence reviews. The position is hybrid in Silver Spring, Maryland, and requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance (SSBI/Tier 5) before starting. The stated salary is $105,000.

Requirements

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance (SSBI/Tier 5) required before starting.
Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or a related field.
At least 5 years of technical writing experience within a federal, research, or cybersecurity program environment.
Strong writing, editing, and formatting skills, including the ability to simplify complex technical material.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and Smartsheets.
Experience preparing federal deliverables such as policies, SOPs, and compliance reports.
Understanding of federal IT/security standards, such as the NIST SP 800 series, FISMA, and RMF.
Must comply with DoD/NISPOM regulations and NOAA security requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with research security, export control policies, or federal compliance documentation.
Familiarity with NSPM-33 and research-related security frameworks.
Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility compliance.
Ability to create process diagrams using Visio or Lucidchart.
Experience drafting training content and job aids.

Responsibilities

Draft, edit, and format policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures supporting the Research Security Program.
Translate technical and security requirements—including cybersecurity, export control, compliance, and risk management—into clear, user-friendly documents.
Prepare assessment reports, training materials, compliance reports, risk registers, and incident response documentation.
Create templates and standardized disclosure forms in accordance with NSPM-33 requirements.
Develop reference guides and training aids for federal employees, contractors, and researchers.
Ensure documents adhere to federal style, Section 508 accessibility standards, and NOAA documentation guidelines.
Collaborate with program managers, analysts, cybersecurity specialists, and trainers to gather technical input and produce polished documentation.
Maintain version control and manage document updates during review cycles.
Support preparation of presentation materials, including PowerPoint presentations and briefing decks, and process diagrams for stakeholder engagement.
Potentially perform counterintelligence analysis and due diligence reviews, depending on the candidate's experience and credentials.