Security Specialist – Technical Writer

ARMADA, Ltd.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ARMADA is seeking a Security Specialist - Technical Writer to develop, maintain, and refine security documentation across DoD disciplines, ensuring clarity and compliance for program requirements.

The role supports SCI facilities under NAVAIR SSO oversight, coordinating with Government and contractor personnel to ensure documents are current and properly distributed.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Master's Degree in a relevant field, or Bachelor's with 4+ years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and maintain security documentation across GENSEC, INDUSEC, INFOSEC, PERSEC, and PHYSEC to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Create manuals, procedures, classification guides, and other official documents required by the program.
• Ensure documentation reflects applicable DoD, IC, and service security policies for classified and CUI.
• Draft guidance related to SCI facilities under NAVAIR SSO cognizance, aligned with directives.
• Support Navy‑accredited SCIF documentation for inspections and Staff Assistance Visits by CSA.
• Coordinate with SMEs to verify accuracy and relevancy of materials.
• Maintain version control and publication records for current distribution.
• Develop templates and workflows to improve program-wide documentation consistency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Security disciplines knowledge

Policy interpretation

Documentation structuring

Government/contractor coordination

Documentation updates & control

DoD writing guidance

Editing & proofreading

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience

Job description

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Type: Full Time Location: Arlington, Virgina Overtime Exempt: No Reports To: ARMADA HQ Security Clearance Required: Secret

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The Security Specialist - Technical Writer develops, maintains, and refines security documentation across multiple security disciplines, ensuring clarity, compliance, and accuracy for all program security requirements. This role supports the creation of guidance materials, manuals, and publications that reflect current policies and security directives. It also assists with documentation related to SCI facilities governed by NAVAIR SSO oversight and other Cognizant Security Authorities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Security Specialist - Technical Writer develop, edit, and maintain security documentation covering GENSEC, INDUSEC, INFOSEC, PERSEC, and PHYSEC disciplines to ensure compliance with current regulations and program needs.
• Security Specialist - Technical Writer create clear and accurate security publications including manuals, procedures, classification guides, and other official documents required by the program.
• Ensure documentation reflects applicable DoD, IC, and service‑specific security policies, including requirements for classified and controlled unclassified information.
• Assist with drafting and updating guidance related to SCI facilities under NAVAIR SSO cognizance, ensuring alignment with DIA and Navy security directives.
• Support command oversight documentation requirements for Navy‑accredited SCIFs, including materials used for inspections and Staff Assistance Visits conducted by the CSA.
• Coordinate with subject‑matter experts across all security disciplines to verify technical accuracy, completeness, and relevancy of written materials.
• Maintain version control, publication records, and updates to ensure all security documents remain current and properly distributed.
• Security Specialist - Technical Writer assist with developing templates, standardized formats, and documentation workflows to improve program‑wide consistency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of multiple security disciplines and associated documentation requirements, including general, industrial, information, personnel, and physical security.
• Ability to interpret policy guidelines and incorporate complex security requirements into clear and functional documentation.
• Skilled in organizing and structuring detailed security content to support manuals, guides, and official program publications.
• Ability to coordinate with Government and contractor personnel to gather information, validate content, and ensure documents meet program needs.
• Skilled in managing documentation updates, maintaining records, and ensuring written materials remain current and properly controlled.
• In-depth knowledge of DoD writing and staffing guidance.
• Proficiency in editing, proofreading and correcting documentation

Minimum/General Experience

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience.

Minimum Education

• Master's Degree in relevant field; or a bachelor's degree and 4 additional years of relevant work experience.

Disclaimer

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position.

Special Notes

Relocation is not available for these jobs.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.