Technical Writer

Sw Complete - Annapolis Junction, MD

Full-time - Senior

Annapolis Junction, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

SPYROS Information & Technology Consulting, a wholly owned subsidiary of Synergy ECP, is seeking a Technical Writer to support the program by generating Strategic Communications materials across USCYBERCOM and its external partners. The Technical Writer will play a crucial role in ensuring consistent and effective messaging by assisting in the preparation of various documentation types, including Incident Information Reports (IIRs), TASKORDs, Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs), Transition Plans, Quad Charts, and Plans of Action and Milestones (POAM). This position requires a strong focus on maintaining consistent messaging and formatting across all documents produced. In addition to documentation preparation, the Technical Writer will provide reach-back support to create visual aids and graphic designs that enhance communication with senior leadership and decision-makers. The role involves collaborating with Lines of Effort (LOEs) leads to align efforts with stated objectives from Combatant Command (CCMD) Operational Plans (OPLANs), Contingency Plans (CONPLANs), and Commander's Intent. The Technical Writer will also support the development of materials for inclusion in Wargames, Exercises, Tabletop Exercises (TTXs), and other events, aimed at socializing concepts and effects at all leadership levels. The ideal candidate will possess a TS//SCI clearance with a current Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph and a background investigation. A full scope or lifestyle polygraph is a plus but not mandatory. Candidates should have over seven years of experience in technical writing or reporting, particularly in Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) or IIRs, and demonstrate strong writing skills with experience in preparing assessments and information papers for senior leaders. Familiarity with current Department of Defense (DoD) directives and instructions for document preparation and standards, as well as current CYBERCOM document preparation guidelines, is preferred. Experience working within the Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations (IJSTO) or Special Access Programs (SAP) is also advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Generate Strategic Communications materials for USCYBERCOM and external partners.
• Prepare various documentation types including IIRs, TASKORDs, MOAs, Transition Plans, Quad Charts, and POAM.
• Ensure consistent messaging and formatting across all documentation.
• Create visual aids and graphic designs for effective communication to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with LOEs leads to align efforts with CCMD OPLANs, CONPLANs, and CDR's Intent.
• Support the development of materials for Wargames, Exercises, TTXs, and other events.

Requirements

• TS//SCI clearance with current CI polygraph and background investigation.
• 7+ years of experience in technical writing or reporting (SIGINT or IIR).
• Strong writing skills with experience in preparing assessments and info papers for senior leaders.
• High competency with Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint and Word.
• Working knowledge of Confluence is a plus.
• Familiarity with current DoD Directives and Instructions for document preparation and standards.
• Working familiarity with current CYBERCOM document preparation guidelines and formats is a plus.
• Current or previous experience working within IJSTO or Special Access Programs (SAP) preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in preparing and presenting results of analysis and assessments.
• Familiarity with graphic design tools for creating visual aids.

Benefits

• Continuing education credits
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching