Federal Technical Writer: Security Policy & Compliance

UpSlope, Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); Presencial; USD 85 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Upslope Advisors is seeking a skilled Technical Writer to support NOAA's Research Security Program. You will draft, edit, and maintain policies, SOPs, and training materials that align with NSPM-33, NIST, and related federal guidelines.

The role requires translating complex security requirements into clear documents for federal employees, contractors, and researchers. The position emphasizes accessibility, version control, and collaboration with analysts and trainers.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in technical writing within a federal, research, or cybersecurity program environment.
• Strong writing, editing, and formatting skills with the ability to simplify complex technical material.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and Smartsheets.
• Experience preparing federal deliverables (policies, SOPs, compliance reports).
• Understanding of federal IT/security standards (e.g., NIST SP 800 series, FISMA, RMF).

Responsabilidades

• Draft, edit, and format policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in support of the Research Security Program.
• Translate technical and security requirements (cybersecurity, export control, compliance, risk management) into clear, user-friendly documents.
• Prepare deliverables including 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 user-friendly reference guides and training aids for federal employees, contractors, and researchers.
• Ensure all documents adhere to federal style, Section 508 accessibility standards, and NOAA’s documentation guidelines.
• Collaborate with program managers, analysts, cybersecurity specialists, and trainers to capture technical input and convert it into polished documentation.
• Maintain version control and manage document updates during review cycles.
• Support preparation of presentation materials (PowerPoint, briefing decks) and process diagrams for stakeholder engagement.

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in English/Communications/Technical Writing

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Smartsheets

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Upslope Advisors is seeking a skilled Technical Writer to support NOAA's Research Security Program. You will draft, edit, and maintain policies, SOPs, and training materials that align with NSPM-33, NIST, and related federal guidelines.

The role requires translating complex security requirements into clear documents for federal employees, contractors, and researchers. The position emphasizes accessibility, version control, and collaboration with analysts and trainers.