Technical Writer – Research Security Program
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Job Location:
Silver Spring, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Active Top Secret Clearance (SSBI/Tier 5) required prior to start.
Axiom is looking for a Technical Writer to 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 NOAAs 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
- Bachelors 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.
Axiom offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive medical/dental/life insurance and matching 401(k) contribution.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Key Skills
- Proofreading
- Adobe Acrobat
- Content Management Systems
- Technical Writing
- Visio
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Sharepoint
- XML
- Confluence
- Wiki Systems
- Word Processing
- Writing Skills
About Company
CUSTOMER FOCUSED. MISSION DRIVEN. About Axiom Axiom Consultants, Inc. (“Axiom”) is a technology, science & engineering, and management consulting firm whose expertise assists our clients with improving their operations and strategies, and reaching their modernization goals. Our tailor ... View more
