Saliense

Technical Writer

Saliense Arlington, Virginia, United States

IT Services and IT Consulting · 51-200 employees

Sep 30
technical-writer Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Technical Writer will produce strategic and executive-level materials such as briefings, white papers, and policy summaries to support CISA's mission. They are responsible for conducting research on security policy and infrastructure issues while ensuring all deliverables meet quality, clarity, and 508-compliance standards.

What they look for

Technical Writing Strategic Communication Policy Analysis Research Quality Assurance Technical Editing 508 Compliance Microsoft Word Adobe Acrobat Drupal Critical Infrastructure Security Cybersecurity Policy Physical Security Information and Communications Technology Executive Briefing

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in technical writing and operational assessment implementation. A Bachelor's degree is required, along with the ability to obtain DHS suitability clearance.

Full description

Required Experience:

  • 3+ years of experience implementing operational assessment findings to ensure progress in organizational model optimization occurs to effectively operationalize the duties and responsibilities of CISA as the National Coordinator for Security and Resilience of U.S. Critical Infrastructure by providing technical writing support services.
  • Proactively produce high quality strategic and executive level materials including briefings, memos, white papers, and leadership correspondence utilizing CISA/DHS templates and formatting requirements; supporting adjudication of complex document packages including reports, templates, and graphics.
  • Ability to conduct research on critical infrastructure, cyber and physical security policy, cyber and physical threats, resilience, and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) related issues and develop products summarizing key research findings
  • Proven experience in developing strategy papers, research memoranda, and issue analyses for leadership.
  • Hands-on experience with producing policy review summaries assessing potential impacts on National Coordinator roles and responsibilities.
  • Actively perform technical editing, quality assurance/quality control, and compliance reviews for accuracy, clarity, and tone in compliance with DHS and CISA standards, policies, and templates.
  • Capable of using editing and publishing tools (Word, Acrobat, Drupal) to produce templates, complete technical edits, and ensure 508-compliant deliverables.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's Degree
  • Clearance: DHS Suitability

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000

The salary range listed for this position is based on multiple factors, including relevant years of experience, education, certifications, specialized skills, security clearance level, and overall alignment with the role’s requirements. The final compensation offered may vary based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

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