Top Secret Security & Compliance Technical Writer

Arlo Solutions LLC; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlo Solutions LLC in Silver Spring, MD seeks a skilled Technical Writer to support the NOAA Research Security Program by developing, editing, and maintaining clear, compliant documentation aligned with federal standards.

The role produces policies, SOPs, training materials, and incident reports, translating technical needs into user-friendly documents for federal employees, contractors, and researchers. A Top Secret/SCI clearance is required before start.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret / SCI Clearance required prior to start.
• 5+ years of technical writing in federal, research, or cybersecurity program environment.
• Strong writing, editing, and formatting skills to simplify complex material.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and Smartsheets.
• Understanding of federal IT/security standards (NIST SP 800 series, FISMA, RMF).

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and format policies, procedures, and SOPs for the Research Security Program.
• Translate technical and security requirements into clear documents.
• Prepare deliverables including assessment reports, training materials, compliance reports, risk registers, and incident response documentation.
• Create templates and standardized disclosure forms per NSPM-33 requirements.
• Develop user-friendly reference guides and training aids for federal employees, contractors, and researchers.
• Ensure all documents adhere to 508 accessibility standards and NOAA guidelines.
• Collaborate with program managers, analysts, cybersecurity specialists, and trainers.
• Maintain version control and update documents during review cycles.
• Support preparation of PowerPoint presentations and process diagrams.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Policy documentation

MS Office

Google Workspace

Smartsheets

NIST RMF

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English/Communications/Technical Writing

Tools

PowerPoint

Visio

Lucidchart

Job description

Arlo Solutions LLC in Silver Spring, MD seeks a skilled Technical Writer to support the NOAA Research Security Program by developing, editing, and maintaining clear, compliant documentation aligned with federal standards.

The role produces policies, SOPs, training materials, and incident reports, translating technical needs into user-friendly documents for federal employees, contractors, and researchers. A Top Secret/SCI clearance is required before start.