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Charmaine Cox

Senior Technical Writer
Portsmouth,VA

Summary

Senior technical writer with 12+ years of experience in DOD environments. Specializes in developing SOPs, work instructions, and compliance documentation aligned with NIST, STIG, and RMF standards. Proven track record in managing complex documentation workflows and enhancing cybersecurity compliance across distributed teams. Holds TS/SCI clearance eligibility.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Program Support Specialist II (Technical Writer)

Ausgar Technologies, Inc.
Norfolk, VA
04.2020 - 01.2026

Developed, reviewed, and maintained documented cybersecurity work tasks for the Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE), Cybersecurity Compliance, and Assessment Monitoring (CCAM) program, in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

  • Authored SOPs, work instructions, policy documents, and internal cybersecurity reports for five CCAM cybersecurity workgroups.
  • Ensured documentation compliance with the U.S. Navy style guides, classification markings, and quality standards.
  • Coordinated annual documentation review processes, updates, approvals, and controlled releases with stakeholders.
  • Tracked document reviews, updates, and approvals using JIRA and Confluence workflow dashboards.
  • Produced monthly status reports (MSRs), weekly reports, and quarterly program management reviews (PMRs).
  • Delivered cybersecurity awareness and continuous education briefings using PowerPoint presentations.
  • Completed 56 hours of cybersecurity training, including Validation Assessment and Authorization Training (VAAT), and Assured Compliance Assessment Solutions (ACAS) Operator courses.

Technical Writer II

ValidaTek Inc.
Portsmouth, VA
09.2018 - 04.2020

Supported the US Coast Guard (C4IT) C3CEN’s efforts with the integration and sustainment support of the SeaWatch Command and Control (C2) shipboard product line, ensuring technicians and installers completed scheduled installations, updates, and maintenance for 72 cutter units across 10 cutter platform configurations.

  • Delivered 700+ high-quality USCG C4IT C2 (Command and Control) system documentation artifacts, supporting end users, technicians, and installers, enabling the successful installation and operation of 72 cutter units across 10 cutter platform configurations, while meeting project schedules.
  • Standardized and maintained data flow diagrams, system drawings, configuration records, and layout documentation for 10 cutter platforms, improving system consistency, accuracy, and ease of maintenance.
  • Centralized and managed version-controlled documentation libraries (Word drafts and PDF deliverables) within the SeaWatch SharePoint portal, improving document traceability, accessibility, and audit readiness.
  • Developed and updated visual technical content (diagrams, tables, charts, and graphics) that clarified administrative, operational, and troubleshooting procedures, reducing ambiguity and user errors during system deployment.
  • Improved documentation workflow visibility and delivery predictability by tracking tasks and dependencies in a Kanban board using the Taiga platform, supporting on-time sprint completion.
  • Produced and maintained monthly and quarterly IA Patch Installation Instructions and STIG development guides, ensuring full compliance with U.S. Coast Guard Cyber Readiness and Information Assurance standards, and supporting secure network operations.

Technical Writer I

Goldbelt Falcon, LLC
Portsmouth, VA
10.2013 - 08.2018

Provided documentation support for the U.S. Coast Guard C4IT C3CEN in the development and sustainment of SeaWatch Command and Control (C2) shipboard product line for 68 cutter installations.

  • Authored, prepared, and delivered U.S. Coast Guard SeaWatch installation packages consisting of software, hardware, operations, and maintenance procedures.
    Produced system manuals, job aids, and technical appendices, including detailed data flow diagrams.
  • Developed additional mission-critical deliverables to include installation guides, upgrade procedures, and System Operator Verification Tests (SOVTs) to ensure operational readiness.
    Delivered over 900 pages of installation documentation.
  • Streamlined the user manual from 200 pages to 90 pages, enhancing usability, and reducing delivery time.
    Archived biweekly project management reports, detailing milestones and billable work for 18 team members.

Education

A.A.S. - Cybersecurity

Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA
01.2020 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Science -

Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO

Skills

  • Technical writing and editing
  • Documentation management
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Work instructions
  • Cybersecurity compliance
  • Quality assurance
  • Collaboration tools
  • Program reporting
  • Process improvement
  • Project coordination

Certification

  • CompTIA Security+, 2025
  • ACAS v6.x Operator, 2025

Clearance

Active TS/SCI Clearance

Timeline

Program Support Specialist II (Technical Writer)

Ausgar Technologies, Inc.
04.2020 - 01.2026

A.A.S. - Cybersecurity

Tidewater Community College
01.2020 - 12.2024

Technical Writer II

ValidaTek Inc.
09.2018 - 04.2020

Technical Writer I

Goldbelt Falcon, LLC
10.2013 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science -

Saint Louis University
Charmaine CoxSenior Technical Writer