BETA Systems International
Technical Writer - Secret Clearance Required
BETA Systems International, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646
Location:
Tampa, FL (MacDill AFB) | Hybrid: Onsite/Remote
Contract:
DoD Agency Publication Services | Pending Award
Clearance:
Active Secret Required (Top Secret Preferred)
About the Role Join a small, high-performing team supporting critical Department of Defense publication services. You'll produce classified and unclassified military publications that directly support operations, strategic planning, and Congressional reporting. This role combines technical writing expertise with national security mission impact.
This is technical writing meets national security - your work will support military operations, inform senior leadership decisions, and contribute to Congressional oversight of defense activities.
What You'll Do Daily Document Production (60% of time)
Write, edit, and format military publications including operational reports, briefings, and strategic plans
Prepare command briefings and presentations for senior military leadership
Format documents per DoD correspondence standards and military writing style
Coordinate with military staff to gather content and validate technical accuracy
Review documents for grammar, style, classification markings, and compliance
Security Review Support (20% of time)
Support Defense Office of Prepublication & Security Review (DOPSR) coordination
Prepare materials for security review and track status through approval process
Implement security redactions and ensure proper classification markings
Prevent unauthorized disclosure of classified/sensitive information
Research & Analysis (10% of time)
Conduct background research on people, organizations, and entities
Gather information from classified and unclassified databases
Compile biographical summaries and organizational profiles
Support fact‑checking and reference documentation
Document Management (10% of time)
Maintain version control and document tracking systems
Ensure DFARS compliance for data storage and rights
Coordinate with translation services when needed
Track project deadlines and manage multiple concurrent assignments
What You'll Work On
Command briefings and presentations for General Officer leadership
Operational reports and after‑action reviews
Strategic plans and policy documents
Congressional testimony materials and quarterly reports
Intelligence summaries (classified)
Public affairs releases (post‑DOPSR)
Training materials and standard operating procedures
Required Qualifications Security Clearance:
Active Secret clearance REQUIRED (must be current and transferable)
Top Secret clearance strongly preferred
Must be eligible to work on a Top Secret facility
Education:
Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing, or related field
Experience:
Minimum 3+ years of professional technical writing experience
Experience writing at various classification levels (Secret/Top Secret)
Experience in DoD, military, or defense contractor environment strongly preferred
Core Skills:
Expert military/DoD writing style and correspondence formats
Understanding of military rank structure and protocols
Knowledge of security classification procedures and marking
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
Strong attention to detail and quality control
Technical Skills:
Advanced Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Adobe Acrobat Professional (PDF editing/redaction)
SharePoint or similar document management systems
Experience with classified email systems (SIPR/JWICS) preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience supporting DoD Combatant Commands
DOPSR experience or security review coordination
Military service (any branch)
Middle East regional expertise or foreign language skills (Arabic, Farsi, Pashto)
Intelligence community background
Experience with Congressional reporting requirements
Work Environment
Classified work requires onsite presence in SCIF/secure facility
Fast‑paced, high‑operational‑tempo environment
Direct collaboration with military staff and senior leadership
Small 3‑person team with high visibility and impact
Why This Role Matters
Military operations and strategic planning
Senior leadership decision‑making at the highest levels
Congressional oversight and reporting
National security objectives
Public understanding of defense activities (through DOPSR‑approved materials)
Career Value
Maintain and potentially upgrade security clearance (Top Secret)
Develop rare DOPSR expertise valued across defense industry
High‑level military coordination experience
Exposure to intelligence community and Congressional liaison work
Pathway to other Combatant Command contracts or DoD civilian positions
Contract Details Status:
Pending award – position contingent on contract award
Base Period:
February 2, 2026 - February 1, 2027
Option Periods:
Four (4) one‑year options plus potential 6‑month extension
Total Potential Duration:
5.5 years
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Tampa, FL (MacDill AFB) | Hybrid: Onsite/Remote
Contract:
DoD Agency Publication Services | Pending Award
Clearance:
Active Secret Required (Top Secret Preferred)
About the Role Join a small, high-performing team supporting critical Department of Defense publication services. You'll produce classified and unclassified military publications that directly support operations, strategic planning, and Congressional reporting. This role combines technical writing expertise with national security mission impact.
This is technical writing meets national security - your work will support military operations, inform senior leadership decisions, and contribute to Congressional oversight of defense activities.
What You'll Do Daily Document Production (60% of time)
Write, edit, and format military publications including operational reports, briefings, and strategic plans
Prepare command briefings and presentations for senior military leadership
Format documents per DoD correspondence standards and military writing style
Coordinate with military staff to gather content and validate technical accuracy
Review documents for grammar, style, classification markings, and compliance
Security Review Support (20% of time)
Support Defense Office of Prepublication & Security Review (DOPSR) coordination
Prepare materials for security review and track status through approval process
Implement security redactions and ensure proper classification markings
Prevent unauthorized disclosure of classified/sensitive information
Research & Analysis (10% of time)
Conduct background research on people, organizations, and entities
Gather information from classified and unclassified databases
Compile biographical summaries and organizational profiles
Support fact‑checking and reference documentation
Document Management (10% of time)
Maintain version control and document tracking systems
Ensure DFARS compliance for data storage and rights
Coordinate with translation services when needed
Track project deadlines and manage multiple concurrent assignments
What You'll Work On
Command briefings and presentations for General Officer leadership
Operational reports and after‑action reviews
Strategic plans and policy documents
Congressional testimony materials and quarterly reports
Intelligence summaries (classified)
Public affairs releases (post‑DOPSR)
Training materials and standard operating procedures
Required Qualifications Security Clearance:
Active Secret clearance REQUIRED (must be current and transferable)
Top Secret clearance strongly preferred
Must be eligible to work on a Top Secret facility
Education:
Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing, or related field
Experience:
Minimum 3+ years of professional technical writing experience
Experience writing at various classification levels (Secret/Top Secret)
Experience in DoD, military, or defense contractor environment strongly preferred
Core Skills:
Expert military/DoD writing style and correspondence formats
Understanding of military rank structure and protocols
Knowledge of security classification procedures and marking
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
Strong attention to detail and quality control
Technical Skills:
Advanced Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Adobe Acrobat Professional (PDF editing/redaction)
SharePoint or similar document management systems
Experience with classified email systems (SIPR/JWICS) preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience supporting DoD Combatant Commands
DOPSR experience or security review coordination
Military service (any branch)
Middle East regional expertise or foreign language skills (Arabic, Farsi, Pashto)
Intelligence community background
Experience with Congressional reporting requirements
Work Environment
Classified work requires onsite presence in SCIF/secure facility
Fast‑paced, high‑operational‑tempo environment
Direct collaboration with military staff and senior leadership
Small 3‑person team with high visibility and impact
Why This Role Matters
Military operations and strategic planning
Senior leadership decision‑making at the highest levels
Congressional oversight and reporting
National security objectives
Public understanding of defense activities (through DOPSR‑approved materials)
Career Value
Maintain and potentially upgrade security clearance (Top Secret)
Develop rare DOPSR expertise valued across defense industry
High‑level military coordination experience
Exposure to intelligence community and Congressional liaison work
Pathway to other Combatant Command contracts or DoD civilian positions
Contract Details Status:
Pending award – position contingent on contract award
Base Period:
February 2, 2026 - February 1, 2027
Option Periods:
Four (4) one‑year options plus potential 6‑month extension
Total Potential Duration:
5.5 years
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