CMMC Technical Writer

iitjobs; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a CMMC Technical Writer for a remote contract role lasting over 8 months. The position involves creating comprehensive documentation to support compliance with CMMC, NIST 800-171, and FedRAMP standards. Strong communication and writing skills, along with a deep understanding of cybersecurity regulations, are essential for this role. The successful candidate will work closely with cybersecurity teams and clients, ensuring high-quality output within deadlines.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of GRC, cybersecurity, FAR, DFARS, CUI, CMMC, and FedRAMP.
• CMMC RP or CCP certification strongly preferred.
• Willingness to travel to client sites when required.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain documentation supporting CMMC compliance activities.
• Write tailored, technically sound policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity consultants to gather requirements.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

4+ years of relevant experience

Job description

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Job Title: CMMC Technical Writer

Location: Remote role with occasional travel to client sites (Client will not pay the travel expenses)

Duration: 8+ Months Contract

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Job Description:

Must Have Skills:

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of relevant experience

Deep understanding of GRC, cybersecurity, FAR, DFARS, CUI, CMMC, and FedRAMP

CMMC RP or CCP certification strongly preferred

Excellent communication, writing, and teamwork skills

Willingness to travel to client sites when required

Responsibilities and Job Details:

Create and maintain comprehensive documentation supporting CMMC compliance activities

Write tailored, technically sound policies, procedures, and supporting artifacts in alignment with client environments

Collaborate with cybersecurity consultants and client teams to gather accurate technical and compliance requirements

Translate complex cybersecurity controls into readable, actionable documentation

Support gap assessments and readiness planning aligned with CMMC, NIST 800-171, and FedRAMP frameworks

Conduct interviews and working sessions with client personnel to understand existing practices

Align all documentation deliverables with DoD and NIST standards for safeguarding CUI

Deliver high-quality written outputs within set deadlines and formatting standards

Act as a subject matter expert in the preparation and validation of GRC documentation packages

Provide guidance and mentoring to junior staff as needed

Maintain a strong understanding of evolving CMMC requirements and contribute to internal process improvement initiatives

Support business development teams by contributing to proposals and compliance strategies when requested.

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