UpSlope, Inc. · 1 month ago
Technical Writer – Research Security Program
Silver Spring, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expUpSlope, Inc. is a business consulting and professional services firm dedicated to delivering high-impact solutions to federal clients. The Technical Writer will support the NOAA Research Security Program by developing, editing, and maintaining clear and compliant documentation in alignment with federal standards.
ConsultingIndustrial EngineeringTechnical Support
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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 NOAA’s 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's 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)
Active Top Secret Clearance (SSBI/Tier 5) required prior to start
Must comply with DoD/NISPOM regulations and NOAA security requirements
Preferred
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
Company
UpSlope, Inc.
UpSlope Advisors Inc., is a minority-owned small business established in Colorado in 2016.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase