About the role

Job Title: Policy Technical Writing Specialist
Location: East Coast Remote
Work Arrangement: Remote
Interview Mode: Video
Experience Required: 8+ years
Position Overview: We are seeking a Policy Specialist to research, draft, and analyze policies ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs, subject matter experts, industry standards, and organizational goals.
Must-Have:
  • Skills 2-3 years of technical writing experience in policy analysis or a related role
  • Knowledge of AI tools and capabilities to perform technical writing
  • Good working knowledge of NIST CSF and CIS Controls and other relevant security frameworks
  • Ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and actionable language
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences
  • Strong research skills, with the ability to contribute meaningfully to lifecycle updates
  • Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams
  • Familiarity with security governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) processes
  • Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, law, economics, or a related field
  • A minimum of eight (8) to twelve (12) years' relevant experience
  • A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required (if degree is not in the applicable field, four additional years of related experience is required)
Key Responsibilities:
  • Research, draft, and analyze policies to ensure alignment with stakeholder needs, subject matter experts, industry standards, and organizational goals
  • Conduct gap analyses against industry frameworks and regulatory requirements, to recommend policy enhancements
  • Collaborate with security engineers, compliance officers, and business managers to ensure policies are both technically sound and operationally practical
  • Translate technical security concepts into clear, concise, and accessible documentation for diverse audiences
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to update CISO policies for annual lifecycle updates
  • Review and contribute to policies and standards for groups outside of CISOCandidate Selection Notes (For Recruiter Use - Not for External JD)
  • Candidates with current/prior government agency experience will receive preference
  • Candidates with no employment gaps in work history will be prioritized
  • Candidates that have supported large enterprise environments (Fortune 500) are preferred
  • Local candidates (East Coast) will be prioritized
  • Preference given to candidates with Preferred, Required, Location, and Certifications listed
  • Clearance (Preferred)
  • Public Trust Clearance or Higher is Preferred

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Senior

Location

Denver, CO

Occupation

Technical Writers

Industry

Other General Government Support

Posted

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