Senior Security Specialist - Technical Writer

Puyenpa Services LLC; Arlington (VA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with employer match

11 company paid holidays

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Puyenpa Services LLC is seeking a Senior Security Specialist - Technical Writer in Arlington, VA. The role delivers senior-level technical writing, editing, and documentation support across security disciplines for DoD processes and the F-35 JPO program.

Responsibilities include developing professional security documents, coordinating with government personnel, and ensuring compliance with DoD standards. Active DoD Secret clearance and SAR eligibility are required; position is full-time

Formación

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline or Bachelor's with 4+ years of related experience.
• Minimum of ten years in technical writing, security programs, or related mission areas.
• Senior-level experience in technical writing, documentation management, or related field.
• In-depth knowledge of DoD writing and staffing guidance.
• Proficient editing, proofreading, and document correction.
• Ability to independently develop, coordinate, and deliver complex documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work with senior government personnel and multidisciplinary teams.
• Active DoD Secret clearance and SAR eligibility/access.
• May be required to sign a Letter of Intent.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, edit, proofread, and maintain professional security documentation and reports.
• Support security program activities across personnel, physical, information, and other disciplines.
• Ensure documentation complies with DoD writing standards, staffing guidance, and security policies.
• Coordinate with government personnel and SMEs to gather information and deliver timely deliverables.
• Prepare executive-level correspondence, briefing materials, white papers, and staffing packages.
• Review products for clarity, accuracy, grammar, and compliance with standards.
• Track document status through staffing and review cycles, incorporating stakeholder comments.
• Support development of operational guidance and security procedures to improve effectiveness.
• Assist in preparing materials for senior leadership reviews and decision forums.
• Maintain document control and protect sensitive information.

Conocimientos

Technical writing

Editing

Documentation management

Security programs

DoD writing standards

DoD staffing guidance

MS Office

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Bachelor's degree + 4 years of relevant experience

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Puyenpa is seeking a Senior Security Specialist - Technical Writer for an upcoming proposal supporting the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Joint Program Office (JPO) Security Services Contract. This position provides senior-level technical writing, editing, and documentation support across multiple security disciplines, ensuring the development of accurate, compliant, and executive-quality products that support program security operations, stakeholder coordination, and mission execution.

The successful candidate will apply extensive knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) writing standards, staffing processes, and security-related documentation requirements to develop, review, edit, and maintain a wide range of technical, operational, and administrative products supporting F-35 security functions. This position will be located in Arlington, VA. and is structured as a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role. An active DoD Secret clearance and Special Access Required (SAR) eligibility/access is required.

This is a proposal position and is contingent upon contract award, customer approval, and final staffing authorization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, proofread, and maintain professional-quality security documentation, reports, briefings, policy memorandums, correspondence, and decision support materials.
• Support security program activities spanning personnel security, physical security, information security, industrial security, operations security, international security, and related security disciplines.
• Ensure documentation complies with established DoD writing standards, staffing guidance, format requirements, and security policies.
• Coordinate with government personnel, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams to gather information and develop accurate, timely deliverables.
• Prepare executive-level correspondence, briefing materials, white papers, concept papers, staffing packages, standard operating procedures, and program documentation.
• Review products for clarity, accuracy, grammar, consistency, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Track document status throughout staffing and review cycles and incorporate comments from stakeholders.
• Support development of operational guidance, security procedures, and program documentation to improve organizational effectiveness.
• Assist in preparing materials for senior leadership reviews, meetings, and decision-making forums.
• Maintain document control processes and ensure proper handling and protection of sensitive information.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline; OR
• Bachelor's degree plus four additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a Master's degree.
• Minimum of ten years of relevant experience supporting technical writing, security programs, government operations, acquisition, or related mission areas.
• Senior-level experience performing work related to technical writing, documentation management, security programs, or a related functional area.
• In-depth knowledge of DoD writing and staffing guidance.
• Demonstrated proficiency in editing, proofreading, and correcting documentation.
• Ability to independently develop, coordinate, and deliver complex technical and administrative documentation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively with senior government personnel and multidisciplinary teams.
• Active DoD Secret clearance and Special Access Required (SAR) eligibility/access is required.
• Will be required to sign Letter of Intent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs.
• Experience supporting major defense weapon system programs.
• Familiarity with F-35 Joint Program Office organizations and processes.
• Experience developing executive-level briefings and decision-support materials.
• Knowledge of security program management, policy development, or compliance activities.
• Experience coordinating documents through formal government staffing processes.

Puyenpa provides a variety of benefits including company-paid health, dental & vision insurance coverage, as well as additional employee-paid health insurance options; company-paid life and disability insurance; 401k retirement savings plan with employer match; 11 company paid holidays per year, and paid time off.