Sr. Technical Writer

Rocket Lab; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab seeks a Senior Technical Writer to join their team in Denver, CO. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in technical writing focused on cybersecurity and GRC, producing high-quality documentation for compliance with various regulatory frameworks. This role offers competitive compensation, equity, and a dynamic work environment dedicated to innovation in space technology.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

401K Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Parental Leave

Equity options

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in technical writing focused on cybersecurity.
• Proficiency in writing FedRAMP, CMMC, and SOC documentation.
• Ability to produce audit-ready documentation.

Responsibilities

• Author and maintain high-quality technical documentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with security and engineering teams.
• Update documentation to reflect changes in regulatory standards.

Skills

Cybersecurity documentation

Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC)

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Confluence

SharePoint

Google Workspace

Git

Markdown

Job description

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability.

OUR MISSION

The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.

OUR VALUES

• Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity
• What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results
• It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together

YOUR MISSION

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Technical Writer with a strong background in Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC), product security and industry certifications. The ideal candidate will have deep experience authoring and maintaining complex security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), certification-specific implementation guides, and policy/procedure libraries for cloud and on-premise environments.

This role demands proficiency with major frameworks such as FedRAMP, CMMC, SOC 2, Common Criteria, and DoD compliance standards, as well as strong knowledge of product and application-level security. The candidate must be capable of translating complex technical and regulatory concepts into accessible and audit-ready documentation, supporting certification efforts and ongoing compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Author, edit, and maintain high-quality documentation for:

• System Security Plans (SSPs)
• Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms)
• Security policies, procedures, and standards
• Control implementation narratives
• Customer-facing compliance guides and white papers
• Develop and manage documentation libraries and templates to ensure consistency, scalability, and reusability across multiple compliance frameworks.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, product security, GRC, and legal teams to ensure documentation accurately reflects the technical implementation of controls and compliance requirements.
• Support audit and assessment readiness by maintaining up-to-date artifacts and preparing documentation packages for third-party assessors and government bodies.
• Track changes in regulatory standards and update documentation accordingly (e.g., NIST 800-53 Rev 5, CMMC updates).
• Participate in the development of knowledge-sharing resources and compliance enablement tools for internal and external stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of experience as a technical writer with a focus on cybersecurity, GRC, or certification documentation.
• Proven experience writing and managing:
• FedRAMP documentation packages (High, Moderate, Low)
• CMMC Level 2 or 3 documentation
• SOC 2 Type I/II reports and controls mapping
• Common Criteria Evaluation documentation
• DoD SRG or IL-level documentation requirements
• Strong understanding of security and compliance concepts, including risk management, access controls, vulnerability remediation, and encryption standards.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and build structured document repositories and version-controlled libraries.
• Proficient with tools such as Confluence, SharePoint, Google Workspace, Git, and Markdown documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

One or more industry-recognized certifications, such as:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Technical Writer (CTW)
• Familiarity with cloud security environments (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, GCP).
• Experience supporting ATO (Authority to Operate) processes for public sector customers.
• Experience in regulated industries such as defense, aerospace, or critical infrastructure.

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $125,000 - $170,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance
• Work Location: this role will be fully onsite at our GravityWorks factory in Centennial, CO
• Work environment is in a standard office, working at a desk or in a production factory.
• Physical demands may include frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting or carrying items up to 20lbs.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.#LI-Remote #LI-Hybrid

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.