Technical Writer

About

This position is contingent upon a future opening with Gunnison.

The Technical Writer develops and maintains high-quality documentation to support cybersecurity compliance and reporting for client systems. This role ensures clarity, accuracy, and consistency across technical and non-technical audiences.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and maintain security documentation including SSPs, POA&Ms, security test plans, and assessment reports.
• Support version control, ensuring documentation remains accurate and up-to-date.
• Translate technical risk and vulnerability findings into plain-language reports for executive stakeholders.
• Develop briefing materials, audit packages, and communications for ISSO staff and Government leaders.
• Ensure compliance with Department of State formatting and documentation standards.

Requirements

• 3+ years of technical writing experience, preferably in cybersecurity or federal IT.
• Familiarity with NIST RMF, FISMA, and federal IT security documentation.
• Strong ability to interpret technical material and write for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and documentation management tools.
• Active Secret clearance required.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position depends upon multiple factors including location, the individual's knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, and contract-specific budget constraints and organizational requirements.

Gunnison Consulting Group's total compensation package also includes bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, depending on company and employee performance. Available employee benefits include:

• 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year
• 11 paid Holidays each year
• 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year
• 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Public Transportation Subsidies
• Certifications and Training Allowance - $2,500/year!

Why Join Gunnison?

• Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation.
• Quality is our top priority.
• Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer.
• There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow.
• We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding.
• We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a position.

About Gunnison

In 1994 Gunnison began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects. By creating a culture dedicated to enabling our customers and employees to achieve more than they ever thought they could, the company has thrived for over 25 years.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time.