Sr. Technical Writer (Cybersecurity)

Location: Onsite at the Naval Research Laboratory office in Washington, DC. Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.

Salary: $93,265–$139,840 annually for Washington, DC. Additional compensation may include bonuses or relocation benefits depending on the role and contract.

Company

hirify.global’s Product and Technology Solutions Division develops rapid prototypes and advanced technology solutions for directed energy, electronic warfare, critical infrastructure protection, security, and product research and development.

What you will do

• Research, organize, write, edit, and produce technical documentation for complex publication projects.
• Develop compliant policies, procedures, SOPs, incident response procedures, playbooks, and cybersecurity documentation.
• Analyze Navy policies, NAVADMINs, OPNAV instructions, and security directives and translate them into clear organizational guidance.
• Collaborate with technical subject matter experts to gather, validate, and communicate complex technical information.
• Maintain documentation standards, style guides, publishing processes, and quality controls.
• Mentor junior writers and drive improvements in documentation quality, usability, and publication processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing policy, governance, compliance, or cybersecurity documentation in a DoD, Navy, or federal government environment.
• Working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework, including System Security Plans, Plans of Action and Milestones, and supporting cybersecurity documentation.
• Strong technical writing, editing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills, including executive-level BLUF writing.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate with technical SMEs.
• U.S. citizenship is required; no clearance is required to start, but the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance is required.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree combining Technical Communications with Cybersecurity, IT, or Systems Engineering.
• Experience with the Department of the Navy hierarchy, NRL, the Department of the Navy, or other DoD organizations.
• Familiarity with OPNAVINST 5239.1D and related Navy cybersecurity and information assurance directives.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity compliance, assessment, authorization, or audit activities.
• Knowledge of NIST, RMF, and DoD Cyber Workforce guidance.

Culture & Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match may be available.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability coverage, and paid time off may be available.
• Professional training and development opportunities support career advancement.
• Additional benefits may include a flexible work schedule and performance-based incentives.