Technical Writer – Research Security Program

UPSLOPE ADVISORS, INC; Silver Spring (MD); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Upslope Advisors, Inc. seeks a Technical Writer to develop, edit, and maintain compliant documentation for NOAA’s Research Security Program.

You will deliver policies, SOPs, training materials, incident reports, and compliance documents aligned with NSPM-33 and NIST standards. The role requires 5+ years of federal-facing technical writing, strong editing ability, and experience with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Smartsheets.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Draft, edit, and format policies, procedures, and SOPs for the Research Security Program.
• Translate technical and security requirements into clear, user-friendly documents.
• Produce assessment reports, training materials, compliance reports, risk registers, and incident documentation.
• Create templates and disclosure forms per NSPM-33 requirements.
• Develop user-friendly guides and training aids for federal staff and researchers.
• Ensure documents meet federal style and Section 508 standards.
• Collaborate with program managers, analysts, cybersecurity staff, and trainers.
• Maintain version control and manage document updates through reviews.
• Support creation of presentations and process diagrams for stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Technical writing

Editing

Document formatting

Security documentation

Educación

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications/Technical Writing

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Smartsheets

Descripción del empleo

The Technical Writer will support the NOAA Research Security Program by developing, editing, and maintaining clear, accurate, and compliant documentation in alignment with federal standards. This role will be responsible for producing deliverables such as policies, SOPs, training materials, incident response documentation, and compliance reports, ensuring consistency with NSPM-33, NIST, and related federal research security guidelines.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with research security, export control policies, or federal compliance documentation.
• Familiarity with NSPM-33 and research-related security frameworks.
• Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility compliance.
• Ability to create process diagrams using Visio or Lucidchart.
• Experience drafting training content and job aids.

Security Requirement

• Active Top Secret Clearance (SSBI/Tier 5) required prior to start.
• Must comply with DoD/NISPOM regulations and NOAA security requirements.

About Us

Upslope Advisors is an 8(a) certified business consulting and professional services firm dedicated to delivering high-impact solutions to our federal clients. We specialize in program management, IT services, research security, and mission support that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and drive mission success. Our team partners closely with government agencies to design and implement strategies that accelerate response times, safeguard critical assets, and strengthen organizational resilience.