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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) · 1 day ago

Technical Writer Senior

Colorado Springs, CO

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$115K/yr - $145K/yr

5+ years exp

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is searching for a Technical Writer - Senior to support United States Space Force (USSF) by developing software in support of Space Systems Command (SSC) Cyber Operations Branch. The role involves developing, revising, and maintaining government policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

Information Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Policy development: Lead the entire policy lifecycle, from initial research and cross-functional collaboration to drafting, implementation, and evaluation

Compliance and regulatory research: Conduct in-depth research on relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices to inform and support policy recommendations

Stakeholder collaboration: Work cross functionally to gather necessary information, inputs, and approvals across a large organization

Content creation: Draft, edit, and proofread a wide range of government policy documents

Strategic communication: Develop and execute communication plans to effectively roll out new and revised policies to employees and other stakeholders

Quality assurance: Conduct periodic reviews and audits of existing policies to ensure ongoing relevance, accuracy, and compliance. Establish robust and repeatable quality control processes for drafting and review

Advisory support: Act as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to management and internal teams on complex policy-related queries and issues

Team development: Guide documentation team in government policy writing education

Qualification

Government policy writingCompliance researchPolicy frameworks expertiseDocument management systemsCyber operations experienceWritten communicationVerbal communicationProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Required

5+ years of professional experience in government policy writing, compliance, or a related field

Experience supporting DoD organizations conducting enterprise IT, defensive cyber operations, or offensive cyber operations

Expertise in policy frameworks: Needs deep understanding of guiding policies across National (NMS NCS, etc), DoD (DoD, CNSS, CJCS, DAF, etc) and Non-DoD (NIST, FIPS, ISO, etc) publications

Thorough understanding of National, DoD, and Non-DoD policy affecting cyber operations to properly find, interpret, connect, and apply higher-level guidance during document creation

Advanced ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information from multiple sources, including legal and regulatory materials

Experience investigating and searching for current and guiding government policy documents within a NIPR or SIPR environment

Experience using document and content management systems to maintain and organize policy libraries

In coordination with appropriate stakeholders, create DoD, Service, and Operational Unit level Instructions, including Operating Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, and Checklists

Convert complex engineering and policy concepts and documentation into clear, concise, understandable documentation, such as Tech Orders, Systems Administration and Software Install and Operator guides

Knowledge and Records Management

Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and concisely to diverse audiences

Strong problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset to anticipate potential risks and policy challenges

Proven ability to build relationships and work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leaders

Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and consistency in all policy documentation

18+ years and a Bachelor's degree; or 10+ years with a Master's degree

Must possess an active Top Secret (TS) security clearance (with SCI and SAP eligibility) is HIGHLY desired