Technical Writer

Description

• Provide technical and managerial report writing in government environments to include both unclassified and classified classification domains, up to and including Top Secret Restricted Data information.
• Working collaboratively within a team, compile writing documentation products that ensure the credibility of the organization.
• Describe assessment methodologies, articulate meaningful analysis of technical issues, and develop recommendations in written reports.
• Develop meaningful issue statements along with background and impact statements for assessment reports.
• Provide support to the development of Information Technology (IT), Operational Technology (OT) and cybersecurity program related documentation to include strategy documentation, project status documentation, and continuity planning documentation.
• Demonstrate expert ability to write well organized and coherent document products utilizing IT/OT and cybersecurity concepts and terminology.
• Demonstrate moderate level understanding of technical and program knowledge and experience in IT/OT and cybersecurity.
• Provide document reviews, editing, formatting, and overall quality assurance.
• Ensure all reports and documentation are written clearly, concisely, contextually, consistently, and accurately.
• Ensure attention to writing detail, word use, tone, and look of documentation.
• Monitor document development to ensure minimal use of passive voice, explain jargon, and ensure professionalized (i.e., grammar, spelling, punctuation) documentation product deliverables.
• Use built-in proofing features to develop a professional document product.
• Ensure document conformance to organizational style guidelines.
• Prioritize the documentation writing of concurrent work streams and meet time-oriented deliverables.
• Maintain required certifications in accordance with certification continuing education requirements.
• Take derivative classifier training relevant to cybersecurity and IT.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Possess excellent written communication skills.
• Ability to present complex findings in a clear and understandable manner.
• Ability to distill technical language to non-technical audiences.
• Proficient with MS Office applications such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Moderate level understanding of IT/OT and cybersecurity.

• Basic understanding of project management processes and terminology.

• Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree
• Can Additional Years of Experience Substitute for Degree?Yes
• Required Certification(s):Certified in accordance with DoD 8570 IAM Level 1 or DoD 8570 CSSP Analyst or DoD 8570 CSSP Auditor
• Desired Certification(s):Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Minimum Years of Overall Experience:5
• Minimum Years of Specific Experience in Field:5
• Minimum Clearance to Start: Ability to obtain Top Secret or Q Clearance
• Work Status Allowable:US Citizen

• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• High attention to detail.
• Demonstrate professionalism beyond reproach.

• Travel:Little (less than 10%)
• Telecommute Options:Hybrid Remote. 2 - 3 days per week at customer headquarters in Washington, DC is required.