Remote Risk Management Technical Writer (VA ESOM)

Overview

Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities.

By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.

Kentro is hiring for Remote Risk Management Technical Writer to support the VA ESOM contract. Kentro is seeking a Technical Writer to support the Department of Veterans Affairs ESOM program. The writer will document disaster recovery tabletop exercises for key applications and turn technical discussions into accurate, usable reports. This role prepares exercise plans and participant materials, records decisions and observations during exercise sessions, and produces after-action reports, improvement plans, and leadership summaries. The writer works closely with engineers, analysts, application owners, and program leadership.

Location: Remote - This position can be performed remotely within the United States and will support Eastern Time working hours.

Compensation Range: The pay range for this position is $65-$75K annually. Kentro determines compensation by evaluating current government contracting and commercial market conditions, as well as the role’s specific requirements. Final salary placement within this range will be based on the candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education, certifications, location, and security clearance level, where applicable.

This Job Description reflects the primary duties of the role; however, it is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Team members may be asked to take on additional responsibilities in alignment with customer expectations, business needs, and Kentro’s culture of collaboration and adaptability. 

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain exercise plans, agendas, scenarios, participant guides, facilitator guides, evaluation forms, and briefing materials.
• Review technical source material and prepare clear descriptions of application architecture, dependencies, recovery procedures, and exercise assumptions.
• Attend planning meetings and tabletop sessions to capture decisions, actions, strengths, weaknesses, and unresolved questions.
• Produce after-action reports and improvement plans that connect findings to exercise objectives and supporting evidence.
• Prepare executive summaries, status reports, presentation materials, and other program communications.
• Edit technical contributions for clarity, accuracy, consistency, grammar, and compliance with approved templates.
• Maintain document version control, review comments, approval records, and the exercise document repository.
• Coordinate fact checks and content reviews with engineers, analysts, application owners, and program leaders.
• Protect sensitive technical, security, architecture, and recovery information.
• Maintain reusable templates, terminology, style guidance, and document production procedures.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience producing technical reports, plans, procedures, meeting records, or after-action reports for complex IT programs.
• Ability to understand technical discussions and explain them accurately to technical and leadership audiences.
• Strong writing, editing, interviewing, research, and document management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including styles, templates, comments, and revision workflows.
• Ability to manage multiple documents, deadlines, reviewers, and approval cycles.

 Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience documenting disaster recovery, business continuity, cybersecurity, or emergency management exercises.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-34, NIST SP 800-84, or comparable exercise documentation practices.
• Experience preparing after-action reports, improvement plans, standard operating procedures, or executive briefings.
• Relevant technical communication, project management, business continuity, or exercise certification.
• Background supporting large federal, DoD, or public-sector IT environments.

Clearance Requirement:

• US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card)
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance 
• Must meet updated ID requirements: https://www.gsa.gov/technology/it-contract-vehicles-and-purchasing-programs/federal-credentialing-services/get-appointment-help/bring-required-documents
  • If you do not currently meet the ID requirements outlined, you must be willing and able to update your current forms of ID in a timely manner to complete the suitability process successfully. 

Benefits

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015), two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC) and CMMC Level 2 Certification.

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner – Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor’s HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more.  We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development.  Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.

Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

How to Apply

To apply to Kentro Positions- Please click on the job link and then click the blue “Apply” button at the top right of Job Description. Please upload your resume and complete all the application steps. You must fully submit the application for Kentro to consider you for a position.  If you need alternative application methods, please email [email protected] and request assistance.  

Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email [email protected].  

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