Security Classification Technical Writer

Overview

Amentum is a trusted partner to United States government agencies, allied governments, and corporations worldwide. We are looking for a professional with a career in technical writing to support our Strategic Microelectronics program. This role focuses on developing, implementing, and managing Security Classification Guides (SCGs) for the Integrated Combat System (ICS). The position will be primarily on‑site in Washington, D.C., with some remote capability.

• Provide technical and administrative expertise to draft, review, revise, and manage comprehensive SCGs for the Integrated Combat System.
• Execute the step‑by‑step SCG development processes, conduct detailed information capability analyses, and facilitate horizontal coordination to ensure strict compliance with DoD information security policies.
• Ensure compliance with the most current versions of DoDM 5200.45, DoDM 5200.01, DoDI 5200.48, E.O. 13526 and other directives.
• Develop, review, and revise SCGs for systems, plans, programs, or projects in strict adherence to DoDM 5200.45.
• Format the SCG according to mandatory DoD standards, including cover pages, general instructions, classification tables, and declassification/downgrading instructions.
• Conduct rigorous information analyses to determine which elements require protection, assessing capabilities, uniqueness, technological lead time, element of surprise, vulnerabilities, critical design elements, and manufacturing technology.
• Draft precise "Value," "Damage," and "Unclassified" enhancement statements for classified line items.
• Determine the valid reason for classification, appropriate classification level, and specific duration/declassification event for each element, and identify CUI elements and apply proper dissemination controls.
• Conduct horizontal coordination across DoD Components, Military Services, agencies, and foreign disclosure offices, reviewing existing SCGs via the DTIC index to avoid conflicts with other programs or SAPs.
• Interface directly with the Original Classification Authority (OCA), subject matter experts, systems engineers, and intelligence producers to assess the state‑of‑the‑art status and national advantage of the technology.
• Create documents utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and other software, including Adobe Acrobat.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Security Management, Systems Engineering, Intelligence Studies, Information Assurance, or a related technical discipline (or 4‑6 years of equivalent DoD classification management experience).
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of professional experience in DoD Information Security, Program Protection, Systems Engineering, or Intelligence analysis.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, or managing SCGs, Program Protection Plans (PPPs), or Counterintelligence Support Plans (CISPs).
• Experience acting as an OCA action officer, a security manager, or a primary derivative classifier for a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) or complex technology program.
• Familiarity with the DTIC SCG repository, DD Form 2024 submissions, and conducting horizontal protection reviews.
• Strong analytical ability to evaluate technical capabilities against adversarial threats and determine national security impacts.
• Exceptional technical writing skills to produce clear, unambiguous classification guidance for derivative classifiers.
• Ability to objectively assess the "fact of" U.S. interest and capabilities without bias.
• U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret security clearance on day one of performance.
• Completed (or successfully complete within 30 days of onboarding) the Original Classification Authority (OCA) training provided by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) CDSE.

$85,000 – $125,000 annually (range or hourly rate is a good‑faith estimate; actual compensation may vary).

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

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