Technical Writer & Editor

Anonymous Employer - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Arlington, VA

About the position

The Technical Writer & Editor position involves developing and reviewing technical communications deliverables, particularly in the field of cybersecurity. The role requires collaboration with Incident Management teams to ensure accurate and timely documentation, including operational procedures and reports. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical writing, particularly in cybersecurity, and will be responsible for maintaining various technical documents and team engagement reports.

Responsibilities

• Developing and reviewing technical communications deliverables including cybersecurity documentation, operational procedures, plans, action reports, and meeting minutes, coordinating with Incident Management teams to obtain necessary input data.
• Preparing, reviewing, editing, and maintaining program technical documents, standard operation procedures, work instructions, CONOPS, and internal team messaging.
• Maintaining statistical diagrams and charts of team engagement reports.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Must have an active TS/SCI
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
• 5+ years of technical writing experience including developing cybersecurity communications deliverables such as documentation, plans, action reports, and meeting minutes for internal and external audiences
• Experience with creating and maintaining government records associated with cybersecurity activities, documentation, and SOPs
• Excellent hands-on experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Products, and GSuite
• Fluid technical writing and editing skills, including the use of AP Style and/or government agency directed style guides
• Ability to work with technical cyber analysts to evaluate material and break it down into concise, compelling narrative that engages the reader
• Ability to work under pressure with engagement leads, technical analysts, and subject matter experts in a fast-paced cybersecurity environment to ensure timely product release.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with cybersecurity communications terminology, concepts, and subject matter
• Experience with creating technical briefings including executive leadership briefings
• Understanding of different communication styles and formats.