Technical Writer II - Public Trust

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Full Time Professional Arlington, VA, US

3 days ago Requisition

$76,000.00 To $88,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Technical Writer II
- Council and Advisory Support
- Public Trust

Location: Onsite/Hybrid - DHS CISA, Arlington, VA. Classified work at 1110 N. Glebe Road or 1310 N. Courthouse; unclassified work may occur at 4200 Wilson Boulevard or an approved remote worksite.

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: Must have the ability to obtain and maintain DH Public Trust eligibility/access and favorable DHS fitness and required access determinations. Classified work is performed at approved Government facilities.

Work Authorization: U.S. citizenship required for classified access. Must be authorized to work in the United States.

AttainX is seeking a Technical Writer II to develop, edit, and maintain clear technical and executive documentation for CISA’s SED-governed councils, advisory entities, committees, working groups, and strategic stakeholder engagements. This position supports the Stakeholder Engagement Division through critical infrastructure engagement and advisory services.

Qualifications and

Education Requirements:

• Two (2) to four (4) years of related technical writing, editing, publication, or Government documentation experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in English, communications, technical communication, public policy, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience developing and editing executive briefings, white papers, reports, meeting summaries, and procedural documents.
• Ability to translate complex policy and technical information into clear, accurate, audience-appropriate content.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat; familiarity with Drupal, version control, accessible documents, and Section 508 requirements.
• Knowledge of FACA and FACA-exempt council operations, DHS Directive 093-01, and federal records requirements, including General Records Schedule 6.2.
• Microsoft Office Specialist:
  Word Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps) certification is preferred.
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DHS CISA Public Trust/access; classified work must be performed at approved Government facilities.

Job Duties:

• Draft and edit council reports, studies, white papers, executive briefings, and meeting records for clarity, factual accuracy, and consistency.
• Translate critical infrastructure research and policy inputs into readable products tailored to leadership and stakeholder audiences.
• Develop document templates and apply DHS/CISA style requirements, plain language, and Section 508 accessibility.
• Capture meeting discussions, decisions, recommendations, and action items accurately, including classified sessions within authorized access.
• Maintain version-controlled drafts, review comments, approval records, and records inventories under General Records Schedule 6.2.
• Coordinate with analysts and Government reviewers to validate facts and deliver publication-ready materials on established schedules.
• Support classified meetings at approved Government facilities, including registration, onsite logistics, attendance records, and accurate meeting notes; prepare and handle records using required classified protocols.

Non
- Essential Functions:

Other related duties as assigned.

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