Security Classification Technical Writer

Are you looking for an exciting, innovative company with over 100 years of excellence and commitment to ethical business? Are you a professional with a career in technical writing looking for a new opportunity? Amentum is a trusted partner to United States government agencies, allied governments, and corporations worldwide and we are looking for you to support our Strategic Microelectronics program.

This program requires specialized contractor support to develop, implement, and manage Security Classification Guides (SCGs) for the Integrated Combat System (ICS). Proper classification management is essential to safeguarding national security, ensuring technological overmatch, and preventing the unauthorized disclosure of ICS Critical Program Information (CPI), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and classified military information. This position will be primarily on-site at Washington, D.C., with some ability to work remotely.

In this role, you will perform daily duties, including:

The contractor shall provide technical and administrative expertise to draft, review, revise, and manage comprehensive SCGs for ICS. The contractor shall execute the step-by-step SCG development processes, conduct detailed information capability analyses, facilitate horizontal coordination, and ensure strict compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) information security policies.

The contractor shall comply with the most current versions of the following directives and policies:

DoDM 5200.45: Original Classification Authority and Writing a Security Classification Guide

DoDM 5200.01, Volumes 1-4: DoD Information Security Program

DoDI 5200.48: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Executive Order (E.O.) 13526: Classified National Security Information

SCG Development & Lifecycle Management

Create, 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.

Comprehensive Information Analysis

Conduct rigorous analyses to determine which elements of information warrant protection.

Assess capability performance, 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 to clearly articulate the rationale and threat impact to derivative classifiers.

Classification & CUI Determinations

Determine the valid reason for classification (per E.O. 13526 Section 1.4), the appropriate classification level, and the specific duration/declassification event for each element.

Identify and appropriately designate elements of information meeting the criteria of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and apply proper dissemination controls (e.g., FOUO, REL TO).

Horizontal Coordination & Deconfliction

Conduct horizontal coordination across DoD Components, Military Services, agencies, and foreign disclosure offices.

Review existing SCGs via the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) index to ensure consistent classification and prevent overlapping conflicts with other programs or Special Access Programs (SAPs).

Stakeholder Collaboration

Interface directly with the Original Classification Authority (OCA), Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), systems engineers, and intelligence producers to accurately assess the state-of-the-art status and national advantage of the technology.

Create documents utilizing Microsoft Office Programs such as Word and Excel, as well as other software, including Adobe Acrobat.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) from an accredited institution in Security Management, Systems Engineering, Intelligence Studies, Information Assurance, or a relevant technical discipline. (An additional 4-6 years of direct, specialized DoD classification management experience may be substituted for a degree).

Must have completed, or successfully complete within 30 days of onboarding, the Original Classification Authority (OCA) training provided by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE).

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 draft clear, unambiguous classification guidance for derivative classifiers.

Ability to objectively assess the "fact of" U.S. interest and capabilities without bias.

Contractor personnel must be U.S. Citizens possessing an active DoD Secret security clearance on day one of performance.

Work shall primarily be performed on-site at NSWC Crane or Cleared Contractor Facility Location to facilitate daily interaction with the OCA and engineering teams.

Telework may be authorized strictly for unclassified or CUI drafting at the discretion of the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), provided the contractor uses a compliant, secure network (e.g., NIST SP 800-171 compliant). The contractor must be locally available to access classified networks (SIPRNET) on short notice.

Occasional travel (estimated at 10-15%) may be required to coordinate with other Military Departments, DTIC, or intelligence agencies for horizontal classification deconfliction.

Compensation Details:

$85,000 - $125,000 annually

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

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

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

06/22/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.