Technical Writer

$124,800 - $149,760/Yr

State of South Carolina - Columbia, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Columbia, SC

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Technical Writer position in Columbia, SC, is a contract role focused on creating and managing information security-related business and technical documents. The role requires collaboration with various internal and external teams to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, while producing high-quality deliverables in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be organized, self-starters, and capable of adapting to new technologies quickly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the independent analysis, design, implementation, and modification of information security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Facilitate corrective activities to mitigate risk by assisting the OCS compliance team with processes and documentation.
• Maintain the GRC library and artifacts for federal and state regulatory audits and assessments.
• Create deliverables and artifacts intended for audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge.
• Create, share, revise, and publish OCS policies and procedures.
• Use writing and communication skills to make complex information easier to digest.
• Serve as a liaison between the business community and the IT organization to provide technical solutions to meet user needs.
• Actively scribe and facilitate scope-related OCS meetings, capturing essential elements for project meeting minutes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of technical writing experience in positions requiring the development of structured written materials and visual aids.
• 2+ years of facilitating corrective activities to mitigate risk.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact with internal and external vendors, project team members, management, and agency departments.
• Ability to write, edit, and prepare technical information for both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate with multiple teams and vendors.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, etc.).
• Keen attention to detail while maintaining the ability to see the big picture.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience in analysis, design, implementation, and modification of policies, standards, and procedures.
• Experience with CMS MARS-E 2.2 or other NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliant programs.
• Experience in organizing information for technical explanations without losing sight of audience needs.
• 2+ years of documented IT related work experience.
• Experience with an eGRC tool.

Benefits

• Contract position with competitive hourly pay ranging from $60 to $72.
• Potential for contract extension after 12 months.