Role Overview
Core One is hiring a senior-level Technical Writer with Security Clearance. This is a full-time role in McLean. Part of Core One's Lifecycle hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first! We are committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent!
We offer a competitive total compensation package that sets us apart from our competition. Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance!
Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Summary We are seeking a Technical Writer to develop, manage, and govern high-quality technical documentation across a complex, enterprise technology ecosystem. This role supports front-end, back-end, database, and security teams, ensuring all deliverables meet federal compliance (FedRAMP / RMF), audit readiness, and operational excellence standards. The ideal candidate brings expertise in technical documentation, structured authoring, compliance artifacts (SSP, POA&M), and engineering documentation frameworks, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable content for diverse stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain compliance artifacts: System Security Plans, Security Assessment Reports, and Plan of Action & Milestones Ensure alignment with NIST SP 800-53 / RMF (800-37), FedRAMP Moderate/High baselines, and ICD 503 Support ATO lifecycle documentation and audit readiness Produce high-quality developer-facing materials: API references, Integration guides, and SDK documentation Collaborate with Back-End Developers to ensure accurate and up-to-date API contracts Document Data dictionaries and metadata, Database schemas and relationships, and Data governance policies Work with Database Engineers to ensure data lineage, classification, and handling requirements are clearly documented Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures, change Enablement documentation and incident response runbooks Align documentation with ITIL processes Establish and enforce documentation standards and templates, version control and document lifecycle management and implement structured authoring and reuse strategies Serve as the central documentation liaison across Engineering teams, Security and compliance teams and Product and program leadership Participate in Agile/SAFe ceremonies to capture evolving requirements Utilize documentation tools and platforms: Confluence, SharePoint, Git-based documentation (Markdown) and API tools (Swagger/OpenAPI) Support automation of documentation workflows within CI/CD pipelines Prepare and manage documentation for FedRAMP audits and 3PAO assessments and Internal compliance reviews Ensure documentations are complete, accurate, and traceable and aligned with system configurations and controls Mentor junior writers or contributors, promote a culture of documentation as a critical engineering discipline Continuously improve documentation quality and usability Qualifications Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Bachelor's degree or higher in Technical Writing, English, IT or related field and 8+ years of technical writing experience in IT or cybersecurity environments OR Masters and 6+ years of relevant experience OR PhD and 3+ years relevant experience Proven ability to document Complex systems and architectures and APIs and data models Strong understanding of Software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies Tools & Technologies: Confluence, SharePoint, Markdown, DITA, Swagger / OpenAPI, Git, Visio, Lucidchart, Jira, Azure DevOps Desired Qualifications Experience with FedRAMP, NIST RMF, ICD 503 Familiarity with DevSecOps environments Experience documenting cloud-native architectures Knowledge of structured authoring frameworks (DITA) * Experience with diagramming tools (Visio, Lucidchart) Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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How do I apply for the Technical Writer with Security Clearance position at Core One?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Core One. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Technical Writer with Security Clearance position at Core One located?
This position is based in McLean. Core One has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Technical Writer with Security Clearance at Core One earn?
Core One has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Technical Writer with Security Clearance role at Core One posted?
This role was posted on April 18, 2026 (51 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Technical Writer with Security Clearance role at Core One require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Core One lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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