Technical Writer - Cyber Engineering (Cleared)

Blue Sky Innovative Solutions

$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or 3 years of experience in documentation for DoD or federal IT systems.
  • Active Secret clearance (T3 investigation or interim acceptable at start).
  • Experience documenting cybersecurity or cloud programs related to RMF artifacts, SOPs, or CONOPS.
  • Proficient in Confluence, SharePoint, and help-authoring/content management tools.
  • Familiar with DoD correspondence standards and CUI marking requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Draft and maintain technical documents, diagrams, and briefing materials.
  • Translate complex technical information into clear content for diverse audiences.
  • Develop user and installation guidance with input from subject matter experts.
  • Coordinate online documentation using help-authoring and content management systems.
  • Track documentation tasks and timelines while providing updates to stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Limited local telework options for unclassified work with prior approval.
  • Work on-site at a Government facility across multiple convenient locations.
  • Engagement with a federal enterprise cloud program that serves the DoD.
Full Job Description
Overview
Turn complex cloud and cybersecurity engineering into clear, mission-ready documentation. You will support the cyber engineering team on a federal enterprise cloud program, producing the guides, briefings, and technical publications that keep the DoD's enterprise cloud program moving.

Locations
Arlington, VA (Crystal City); Fort Meade, MD; Chambersburg, PA (Letterkenny Army Depot); Ogden, UT (Hill AFB); or Oklahoma City, OK (Tinker AFB). On-site at a Government facility; limited local telework of unclassified work with Government approval

How You'll Make an Impact
  • Draft and maintain documents, diagrams, briefing slides, training materials, and meeting records.
  • Translate technical information into clear, readable products for technical and executive audiences.
  • Develop user guidance, installation guidance, functional descriptions, and system specifications with SME collaboration.
  • Coordinate online documentation using help-authoring tools and content management systems.
  • Track multiple documentation tasks and timelines; provide status updates to the Government.
What You'll Need to Join the Team
  • Associate's degree, OR 3 years total experience writing documentation for DoD or federal IT systems and programs.
  • Active Secret clearance (T3 investigation; interim acceptable at start).
What Sets You Apart
  • Experience documenting cybersecurity or cloud programs (RMF artifacts, SOPs, CONOPS).
  • Proficiency with Confluence, SharePoint, and help-authoring/content management tools.
  • Familiarity with DoD correspondence standards and CUI marking requirements.
Certifications (examples of approved options)
None required - no DoD 8140 requirements currently apply to this role.

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