Technical Writer & Editor

Arsiem Corporation - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Arlington, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

ARSIEM Corporation is seeking a Technical Writer & Editor 3 to support Program Management for one of our government clients in Arlington, VA. This role is crucial in developing and reviewing technical communications deliverables, which include cybersecurity documentation, operational procedures, plans, action reports, and meeting minutes. The Technical Writer will coordinate with Incident Management teams to gather necessary input data, ensuring that all documentation is accurate and comprehensive. In this position, the Technical Writer will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, editing, and maintaining various program technical documents, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), and internal team messaging. Additionally, the role involves maintaining statistical diagrams and charts of team engagement reports, which are essential for tracking progress and performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical writing, particularly in the cybersecurity domain, and will be adept at working under pressure with engagement leads, technical analysts, and subject matter experts in a fast-paced environment. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the quality of documentation and communication within the organization, ultimately supporting the mission of our government clients.

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

• 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.
• Ability to capture and record meeting minutes and provide executive summaries to leadership.

Benefits

• $5,000 referral bonus for successfully placing new candidates on projects after 6 months of employment.