Senior Technical Writer

Senior Cyber Technical WriterWe are seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Technical Writer to act as the primary documentation specialist supporting complex cybersecurity, intelligence, and defense initiatives within a Program Management Office (PMO). This role converts highly technical cyber, systems engineering, and security operations concepts into clear, accurate, and mission-aligned documentation for technical, operational, and executive leadership.Primary Responsibilities:Develop and maintain technical artifacts, including System Security Plans (SSPs), CONOPS, SOPs, RMF artifacts, cyber operational playbooks, architecture descriptions, and intelligence reports.Translate complex cybersecurity concepts—such as threat analysis, defensive cyber operations, incident response, and system vulnerabilities—into digestible content for diverse audiences.Support PMO governance by drafting program briefs, decision memos, meeting minutes, milestone documentation, CDRL requirements, risk registers, and performance reports aligned with federal and DoD frameworks.Collaborate with cyber Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and engineering teams to gather technical data, validate accuracy, and ensure alignment with system configurations and security controls.Ensure full compliance with federal and DoD guidelines, including NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICDs, DoDI 8510.01, and agency-specific cybersecurity policies.Author both classified and unclassified materials using strict security handling procedures, version control, and proper dissemination protocols.Produce strategic executive communication materials, including intelligence summaries, cybersecurity posture updates, and risk assessments.Perform thorough quality assurance reviews to guarantee technical accuracy, clarity, and compliance with PMO and agency style guides.Mentor junior technical writers and contribute to organizational templates, documentation standards, and operational best practices.Assist in proposal efforts by drafting technical volumes, past performance narratives, and core cyber capability descriptions.Coordinate and select illustrative materials, such as technical diagrams, sketches, and visual charts, to support written documentation.Basic Qualifications:Active TS/SCI security clearance.Educational and experience requirements:Bachelor's degree with 5 to 8 years of technical writing experience.Master's degree with 3 to 5 years of technical writing experience.Ph.D. with 0 to 2 years of technical writing experience.Demonstrated technical writing experience across cybersecurity, intelligence, defense, or federal program environments.Proven ability to write for technical domains including network security, cloud security, cyber operations, threat intelligence, and defensive tooling.Solid grasp of RMF, NIST controls, DoD cybersecurity policies, and Intelligence Community (IC) standards.Experience supporting a Program Management Office (PMO) or large-scale government program.Native or bilingual English proficiency with strong editing, grammatical, and written communication skills.Hands-on experience with tools like Confluence, SharePoint, Visio, Jira, and MS Office Suite.Preferred Qualifications:Industry certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CEH, CCSP, or technical writing credentials.Hands-on experience creating technical documentation for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GovCloud).Direct experience supporting Cyber Defense Operations Centers (CDOCs), Security Operations Centers (SOCs), or intelligence analysis teams.Background in DoD acquisitions, IC mission support, cross-domain solutions, or classified network environments.