Senior Technical Writer

Location: DMV (Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia)
Status: In-Person
Employment Type: Full-Time
Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI (Active)
Education: Bachelor's degree (preferred in English, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field)
Salary: $100,000- $135,000 (based on experience and contract funding)
Benefits: Competitive salary, health insurance, 401(k) with company match, PTO, professional development opportunities

Application: Apply here or on our Careers Page @ Careers - Metronome, or email your resume to r.derring@wearemetronome.com

We are seeking a Senior Technical Writer with graphic design expertise to support a DoD contract by developing mission-critical documentation and visual communication materials. The ideal candidate has a strong background in classified environments and understands SAP security protocols, ICD 705 compliance, and CAP intelligence documentation.

The role requires clear, structured writing combined with visual storytelling, ensuring technical concepts, security policies, and operational procedures are effectively conveyed to DoD and intelligence community stakeholders.

• 7-10 years of experience in technical writing for DoD or intelligence community programs.
• 3+ years supporting DoD/IC contracts involving classified documentation and security policies.
• Expertise in physical security, program security, and classification management.
• Experience developing SAP security documentation, SIC/JADE account records, and access management processes.
• Proficiency in graphic design tools (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, or similar) to create technical visuals.
• Strong knowledge of ICD 705, SAP access procedures, DoD classification guides, and IC policies.
• DoD Security Professional Education Development (SPeD) Certification (or ability to obtain within 1 year).

• Experience with program protection, indoctrination procedures, and CAP intelligence documentation.
• Background in security operations, intelligence reporting, or classified document management.
• Familiarity with SharePoint, Confluence, or document collaboration platforms.
• Ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly and concisely for multiple audiences.