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Security Specialist Technical Writer

American Systems


Job Location:

Arlington, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology Test & Evaluation Program Mission Support Engineering & Analysis and Training.

Responsibilities

As The Security Specialist -Technical Writer you will:

  • Develop edit and maintain clear accurate and controlled documentation across multiple security disciplines.
  • Transforms technical policy and operational input into plans procedures reports manuals briefings training products memoranda and other formal work products.
  • Manage revisions supports staffing and coordination applies approved defense-writing conventions and verify consistency with governing requirements and source material.
  • Work closely with subject-matter experts and Government stakeholders
  • Improves readability without altering technical meaning and maintains traceability through review and approval.
  • Ensure that security documentation remains current usable professionally presented and suitable for execution in classified environments.
Essential Responsibilities:
  • Draft and revise security plans procedures manuals reports briefings training products memoranda and official correspondence.
  • Edit technical content for clarity grammar consistency organization accuracy and adherence to approved writing guidance.
  • Coordinate document reviews with subject-matter experts Government stakeholders and responsible approval authorities.
  • Manage comment resolution version control staffing packages revision histories and final document preparation.
  • Verify that security documentation reflects current policy approved processes technical input and operational practices.
  • Proofread controlled materials and correct formatting terminology cross-references tables figures and citations.
  • Maintain document repositories templates style conventions and status trackers supporting recurring security products.
  • Translate complex security information into concise audience-appropriate language without changing substantive meaning.

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Qualifications
  • Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant discipline and 10 years of directly relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in a relevant discipline plus 14 years of directly related work experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of DoD writing and staffing guidance.
  • Proficiency in editing proofreading and correcting documentation
  • Experience must include support to Special Access Program and Sensitive Compartmented Information environments
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively across Government contractor and external stakeholders; prepare briefings reports standard operating procedures and official correspondence; and lead a team in fast paced classified environments.

  • Clearance: Active Secret clearance; must be able to meet any applicable Special Access Program eligibility requirements identified by the Government
Pay Transparency Statement
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $110500.00/Yr. - USD $184600.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits paid leave retirement plans insurance programs and education and training assistance.
EEO Statement
EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

Required Experience:

IC


About Company

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AMERICAN SYSTEMS has been delivering IT and Engineering solutions to complex national priority programs since 1975. Our mission-focused approach ensures a trusted, collaborative partnership with our customers. Performance is paramount. We know what’s at stake. ®

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