Technical Writer

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Full Time Professional Arlington, VA, US

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $74,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Technical Writer I
- Sector Risk Management Engagement - DHS Public Trust

Location: Remote/Hybrid - DHS CISA, 4200 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203. Primary performance at CISA facilities; telework requires COR approval.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, generally 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays; schedule flexibility may be required for emergent events.

Security Requirements: DHS Public Trust
- Must obtain and maintain a favorable DHS fitness determination (Public Trust), complete the appropriate background investigation, and maintain required facility and system access.

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States and meet DHS personnel and system access requirements.

AttainX is seeking a Technical Writer I to assist with drafting, editing, formatting, and maintaining clear technical and executive documentation for CISA’s Sector Management leadership and Sector Risk Management Agency responsibilities for sector-specific and cross-sector engagement. Working under the guidance of a supervisor or senior staff, this position supports the Stakeholder Engagement Division through critical infrastructure engagement and advisory services.

Qualifications and

Education Requirements:

• One (1) to two (2) years of related technical writing, editing, publication, or Government documentation experience. Relevant internships, academic projects, or writing samples may demonstrate entry-level skills.
• A bachelor’s degree in English, communications, technical communication, public policy, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated writing, editing, proofreading, and document formatting skills; ability to assist with briefings, reports, meeting summaries, and procedural documents using established templates and guidance.
• Ability to organize information from subject matter experts and source materials into clear, accurate, audience-appropriate drafts, incorporate feedback, and seek clarification when needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and familiarity with Adobe Acrobat; willingness to learn Drupal, version control, accessible document preparation, and Section 508 requirements.
• Familiarity with critical infrastructure sectors, Sector Risk Management Agency (SRMA) responsibilities, or cyber and physical risk concepts is preferred.
• Microsoft Office Specialist:
  Word Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps) certification is preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain a favorable DHS fitness determination (Public Trust) and required facility and system access.

Job Duties:

• Assist with drafting and formatting sector-specific memos, talking points, summaries, white papers, briefing decks, and post-engagement reports using approved templates and senior staff direction.
• Compile subject matter expert input, sector research, operational information, and engagement outcomes into draft documents for review; refer technical or policy questions to appropriate staff.
• Proofread and edit assigned materials for grammar, clarity, consistent terminology, and DHS/CISA style; verify source information and apply Section 508 accessibility guidance with reviewer support.
• Prepare draft post-engagement summaries for review in support of the three-business-day completion requirement unless directed otherwise, and update the monthly document production log.
• Maintain version-controlled drafts, reviewer comments, final products, and records supporting sector…