Technical Writer & Compliance Analyst

About the role

Link Solutions is seeking a Technical Writer & Compliance Analyst to join our team in Adelphi, MD.

U.S. Citizen Active DoD Secret Clearance Non-remote/On-site Only (relocation incentive available) The Technical Writer & Compliance Analyst will support the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Information Technology Modernization and Support Services program by developing technical documentation, compliance artifacts, operational procedures, and program reporting that enable secure and efficient enterprise IT operations.

Working closely with engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and Government stakeholders, you will help ensure documentation accuracy, regulatory compliance, and process consistency across a mission-critical research environment. This role offers the opportunity to support Army technology modernization and advanced research initiatives.

The ideal candidate possesses experience in technical writing, documentation management, compliance analysis, and process improvement within complex enterprise IT, federal, or Department of Defense (DoD) environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, review, and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, user guides, and operational manuals.
• Create and maintain cybersecurity compliance documentation, accreditation artifacts, policies, procedures, and governance records.
• Support documentation and compliance activities associated with RMF, NIST, DoD, and organizational frameworks.

• Prepare reports, presentations, executive summaries, meeting minutes, and status briefings for Government stakeholders.
• Coordinate documentation reviews and approvals across technical teams, project managers, and Government personnel.
• Maintain document repositories, configuration-controlled records, and knowledge management resources.

• Ensure documentation accuracy, consistency, quality, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Support audits, inspections, assessments, compliance reporting, and corrective action activities.
• Analyze technical and business requirements and translate complex concepts into clear, concise documentation.

• Collaborate with engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and technical teams to document system changes, modernization initiatives, and technical solutions.
• Support process improvement, governance, risk management, quality assurance, and records management activities.
• Develop and maintain documentation supporting enterprise IT, cloud technologies, cybersecurity programs, and modernization efforts.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Compensation

Range: $90,000 - $100,000 yearly Full-Time (Monday-Friday) Several factors influence final compensation, including relevant experience, technical expertise, certifications, education, and government rate.

Qualifications & Requirements

• U.S. Citizen.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Seven (7+) years of experience in technical writing, compliance management, documentation development, program support, business analysis, or related disciplines.
• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Administration, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

• Experience developing technical documentation, SOPs, operational procedures, reports, and compliance artifacts.
• Experience supporting enterprise IT, cybersecurity, engineering, or Government programs.
• Experience conducting document reviews, requirements analysis, quality assurance, and records management activities.
• Knowledge of technical writing methodologies, documentation standards, and best practices.

• Experience supporting governance, compliance, process improvement, or operational management initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and SharePoint.
• Excellent written, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Preferred: Experience supporting the Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Department of Defense (DoD), or Federal Government environments.
• Experience supporting RMF, NIST, cybersecurity compliance, accreditation, or audit activities.
• Experience with SharePoint administration, knowledge management, or document repository management.
• Experience supporting IT modernization, cloud, cybersecurity, or enterprise infrastructure programs.

• Familiarity with ITIL, Agile, DevSecOps, or project management methodologies.
• Experience supporting scientific, engineering, research, or laboratory environments.
• Experience preparing executive-level briefings, reports, and communications.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Experience supporting audits, inspections, compliance reviews, and continuous process improvement initiatives. Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities and deadlines.

Additional Information

Link Solutions Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to include paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company-paid long and short-term disability, life insurance, referral bonuses, relocation incentive program, certification reimbursement program, retirement, and more. Link Solutions, Inc. is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.