Cyber Security Technical Writer (Clearance Required)

Full-time - Mid Level

Arlington, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

ICF is a mission-driven company filled with people who care deeply about improving the lives of others and making the world a better place. Our cybersecurity experts work to protect the functions and missions that are vital to our people, government, and military through proactive planning and strong public-private partnerships. We're hiring a Cyber Security Technical Writer to join a team that secures the Nation's critical infrastructure. If you're a Technical Writer with Federal experience, please consider joining us as we help build resilient cyber security communications.

Responsibilities

• Write documents and deliverables for a cybersecurity related organization; collaborate with creatives and cybersecurity experts to draft technical documents and communication deliverables.
• Utilize DHS style guide and quality control measures to provide professional technical writing and editing expertise for informational products, presentations, press releases, reports, etc.
• Write and/or edit SOPs, reports, slick sheets, presentations, social media messages and other materials as requested.
• Research highly technical information and gather input from cybersecurity team members.
• Coordinate stakeholder input, fact-checking, and integration of written text and graphic design.
• Prepare, design and publish documents and media that are distributed to government, national and international users.
• Support the development of targeted and strategic communications collateral (e.g., Annual Reports, monthly operational newsletters).

Requirements

• ACTIVE high-level government clearance.
• 5+ years of experience in technical writing.

Nice-to-haves

• 2+ years' supporting a federal client.
• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• Experience supporting technical cyber security work; experience writing and/or editing cybersecurity documents and publications; excellent research skills.
• Experience supporting DHS programs or initiatives.
• Ability to lead discussions, discuss project status and propose solutions to senior government clients.
• Customer-service orientation with strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Knowledge of current events, policies and issues impacting critical infrastructure.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively, along with a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to work independently under minimum supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.