Technical Writer

Marathon TS; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon TS is seeking a Technical Writer for a DHS CBP contract. The role requires developing, reviewing, and maintaining IT policies and related documentation in collaboration with IT, cybersecurity, compliance, and government stakeholders.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of technical writing experience, and an active Client security clearance. Proficiency with Word/SharePoint and strong editorial skills are essential for policy governance and lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of professional technical writing, policy development, documentation, or related experience.
• Experience developing, revising, or maintaining IT policies, procedures, standards, or technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of IT terminology, information security concepts, and federal IT environments.
• Active Client security clearance or ability to maintain the required Client clearance.

Responsibilities

• Review and update existing Client IT policies, procedures, standards, and guidance to reflect current technology, security requirements, and organizational needs.
• Develop clear, concise, and technically accurate documentation for IT and cybersecurity programs.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, IT personnel, cybersecurity professionals, and government stakeholders to gather and validate technical and policy information.
• Translate complex technical and regulatory requirements into clear, understandable policy language.
• Research applicable federal laws, regulations, standards, and guidance to support policy development and updates.
• Ensure IT policy documentation aligns with applicable Client, federal, cybersecurity, information security, and privacy requirements.
• Conduct editorial and quality-control reviews to ensure consistency in terminology, formatting, organization, and policy structure.
• Track document revisions, incorporate stakeholder feedback, and maintain version control throughout the policy lifecycle.
• Prepare policy drafts, briefing materials, executive summaries, procedures, and supporting documentation for government review and approval.
• Assist with identifying gaps, outdated requirements, and areas for improvement within existing IT policy documentation.
• Maintain documentation repositories and ensure approved policies and supporting materials are properly organized and accessible to authorized personnel.
• Support policy governance activities, including review cycles, approvals, revisions, and publication.
• Handle sensitive government information in accordance with applicable Client security and information-handling requirements.

Skills

Technical writing

Policy development

Editing

Stakeholder collaboration

Information security awareness

Document management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Marathon TS is looking to hire a Technical Writer in support of a newly awarded contract for the Department of Homeland Security (Client) Customs and Border Protection (CBP). All candidates should have the following background:

Clearance: Client Security Clearance

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: 3+ Years of Professional Experience

Position Summary

The Technical Writer supports the Department of Homeland Security (Client) by developing, reviewing, updating, and maintaining IT policies, procedures, standards, and related documentation. The position works closely with IT, cybersecurity, compliance, and program stakeholders to ensure policy documentation is accurate, clear, consistent, and aligned with applicable federal requirements and organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and update existing Client IT policies, procedures, standards, and guidance to reflect current technology, security requirements, and organizational needs.
• Develop clear, concise, and technically accurate documentation for IT and cybersecurity programs.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, IT personnel, cybersecurity professionals, and government stakeholders to gather and validate technical and policy information.
• Translate complex technical and regulatory requirements into clear, understandable policy language.
• Research applicable federal laws, regulations, standards, and guidance to support policy development and updates.
• Ensure IT policy documentation aligns with applicable Client, federal, cybersecurity, information security, and privacy requirements.
• Conduct editorial and quality-control reviews to ensure consistency in terminology, formatting, organization, and policy structure.
• Track document revisions, incorporate stakeholder feedback, and maintain version control throughout the policy lifecycle.
• Prepare policy drafts, briefing materials, executive summaries, procedures, and supporting documentation for government review and approval.
• Assist with identifying gaps, outdated requirements, and areas for improvement within existing IT policy documentation.
• Maintain documentation repositories and ensure approved policies and supporting materials are properly organized and accessible to authorized personnel.
• Support policy governance activities, including review cycles, approvals, revisions, and publication.
• Handle sensitive government information in accordance with applicable Client security and information-handling requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of professional technical writing, policy development, documentation, or related experience.
• Experience developing, revising, or maintaining IT policies, procedures, standards, or technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of IT terminology, information security concepts, and federal IT environments.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and organizational communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical subject matter experts.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple documentation projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and other common documentation and collaboration tools.
• Ability to research, interpret, and incorporate regulatory and technical requirements into formal documentation.
• Active Client security clearance or ability to maintain the required Client clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal government or Client programs.
• Experience working with federal IT, cybersecurity, privacy, or information assurance policies.
• Familiarity with federal cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and guidance such as NIST publications and related federal requirements.
• Experience supporting policy lifecycle management and governance processes.
• Familiarity with document management, configuration management, and version-control practices.

  Core Competencies

  • Technical and policy writing
  • Policy analysis and development
  • Research and regulatory interpretation
  • Editing and quality assurance
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Information security awareness
  • Document and version management
  • Clear and concise communication

  Marathon TS is committed to the development of a creative, diverse and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Marathon TS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Marathon TS does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status").