Disaster Recovery Test Coordinator – Exercise Lead

Jobtailor; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned professional to oversee Disaster Recovery and COOP documentation, ensuring RMF CP controls, 508 accessibility, and rigorous version control. The role interfaces with engineering and cybersecurity teams to validate content and produce audit-ready materials.

The successful candidate brings 5+ years in technical writing for DR/COOP contexts, holds an active Secret clearance, and has experience producing RMF artifacts and evidence for audits.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in technical writing, DR documentation, or IT governance.
• Experience writing COOP, DR, or RMF-related documentation.
• Experience preparing RMF artifacts and audit materials.
• Ability to validate content with engineering and cybersecurity teams.
• Maintaining version-controlled documentation repositories.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update Disaster Recovery runbooks, procedures, COOP plans, and contingency documentation.
• Ensure RMF control requirements are met, especially CP (Contingency Planning).
• Maintain version control, document history, naming standards, and archival procedures.
• Ensure materials are 508-compliant, accessible, and properly formatted.
• Assist with AARs, CAPs, DR test reports, and DR readiness documentation.
• Support audit teams by preparing evidence, diagrams, and documentation packages.
• Coordinate with continuity, engineering, cybersecurity, and database teams to collect updates and validate accuracy.
• Maintain content in shared repositories and knowledge management systems.
• Track changes across systems and update documentation for new architecture and processes.
• Develop templates, style guides, and document standards for DR/COOP materials.
• Support continuous improvement of documentation workflows and compliance alignment.

Skills

Disaster Recovery Documentation

Continuity Of Operations

RMF Controls

Technical Writing

Audit Material Preparation

Content Validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Assurance, Information Technology, Technical Writing, or related field

Tools

Documentation Repositories

Knowledge Management Systems

Document Portals

Job description

• Maintain and update Disaster Recovery runbooks, procedures, COOP plans, and contingency documentation
• Ensure documentation meets RMF control requirements, particularly the Contingency Planning (CP) control family
• Maintain version control, document history, naming standards, and archival procedures
• Ensure materials are 508-compliant, accessible, and properly formatted
• Assist with AARs, CAPs, DR test reports, and DR readiness documentation
• Support audit and assessment teams by preparing and delivering evidence, diagrams, and documentation packages
• Coordinate with continuity, engineering, cybersecurity, and database teams to collect updates and validate technical accuracy
• Maintain content in shared repositories, documentation portals, and knowledge management systems
• Track changes across systems and update documentation for new architecture, configurations, and processes
• Develop templates, style guides, and document standards for DR and COOP materials
• Support continuous improvement of documentation workflows, quality processes, and compliance alignment

Requirements

• Must hold an active Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Information Assurance, Information Technology, Technical Writing, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in technical writing, DR documentation, compliance documentation, or IT governance
• Experience writing or maintaining COOP, DR, or RMF-related documentation
• Experience preparing control evidence, audit materials, or RMF artifacts
• Experience working with engineering and cybersecurity teams to validate content accuracy
• Experience maintaining version-controlled documentation repositories
• Strong understanding of DR, COOP, and contingency planning documentation requirements
• Knowledge of RMF controls, particularly the CP (Contingency Planning) family
• Familiarity with accessibility requirements and 508-compliant formatting
• Experience with ITIL v4 documentation and process alignment
• Required ITIL v4 Foundation certification
• Strong writing and editing abilities with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to translate technical content into clear, structured documentation
• Excellent organizational skills for managing document repositories and versioning
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional technical and compliance teams
• Strong communication skills for audit coordination and documentation reviews

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in maintaining and updating Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations documentation, ensuring compliance with RMF control requirements and accessibility standards. Proficient in technical writing, version control, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to produce high-quality documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Disaster Recovery Documentation
• Continuity Of Operations Planning
• RMF Control Requirements
• ITIL v4 Foundation Certification
• Technical Writing

Hard Skills

• Technical Writing
• Disaster Recovery Documentation
• COOP Documentation
• RMF Artifacts Preparation
• Version Control
• 508 Compliance
• Documentation Standards Development
• Audit Material Preparation
• Content Validation
• Documentation Workflow Improvement

Soft Skills

• Attention To Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Collaboration
• Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• ITIL v4 Foundation Certification

Industry Keywords

• Disaster Recovery
• Continuity Planning
• RMF Controls
• Compliance Documentation
• Technical Accuracy

Tools & Technologies

• Documentation Repositories
• Knowledge Management Systems
• Document Portals