Senior SME Technical Writer (Clearance Required)

$87,069 - $148,017/Yr

ICF International - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Arlington, VA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior SME/Technical Editor at ICF is responsible for developing and editing content for a government organization focused on cybersecurity. This role involves collaborating with a creative team to produce high-quality documentation and publications that cater to various audiences interested in cybersecurity. The position requires a strong background in writing and editing, along with the ability to manage day-to-day operations and improve documentation processes.

Responsibilities

• Function as Senior SME Lead Technical Editor for the team.
• Assist Team Lead in management of day-to-day team operations and support.
• Provide review and final quality checks as needed for products developed and submitted to the team.
• Assist in the coordination and tracking of tasks across the team.
• Collaborate with federal leads and other senior leadership to improve documentation processes and best practices.
• Maintain familiarity with appropriate style guides e.g., Associated Press, CISA, etc.
• Assist with the authoring, proofing and quality control of project documentation, operational procedures, technical reports, cybersecurity alerts, and social media as needed.
• Review content and publications for content, grammar, syntax, and formatting that align with established agency style guides.
• Stage and publish cybersecurity products to government platforms using tools like Drupal.
• Participate in the coordination and release of cybersecurity products.
• Provide support to product reporting mechanisms and internal document tracking.

Requirements

• US Citizenship and Active high-level clearance (per government contract).
• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience in writing/editing.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to apply knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, policies and procedures within various communication modes.
• Ability to collaborate with others, along with ability to take the initiative and work independently within a fast-paced environment; ability to take initiative.
• Experience in the Federal government sector.
• Proven customer-service orientation; excellent problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.

Benefits

• Reasonable Accommodations for disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities.
• Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.