Lead Cybersecurity Technical Writer & Content Strategist

Lafayette Group Inc.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette Group Inc. is seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Technical Writer to oversee editorial quality and content strategy for cybersecurity communications. You will supervise editors and collaborate with SMEs to translate complex concepts into clear guidance, ensuring timely, publication-ready advisories and materials.

The role requires leading editorial standards, coordinating reviews, and managing client-facing communications in a dynamic, high-tempo environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least six years in technical writing/editing/content analysis.
• Experience managing formal reviews and approvals.
• Knowledge of content strategy: audience analysis, purpose, lifecycle, governance, measurement.
• Experience collaborating with SMEs.
• Excellent writing/editing: grammar, clarity, tone, consistency, AP Style.
• Ability to prioritize deadlines in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cybersecurity content development and editorial workflows across products and workstreams.
• Edit and refine technical content for clarity, accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Lead stakeholder engagement: communication planning, prioritization, risk management, integration of technical input and visual design.
• Develop and maintain editorial best practices; standardize review processes and QA.
• Conduct comprehensive quality reviews before publication for accessibility and audience tailoring.
• Apply a consistent voice, style, structure, and terminology using editorial standards and style guides.
• Identify ambiguity and gaps; propose revisions that improve comprehension and credibility.
• Collaborate with SMEs to validate technical accuracy and alignment with threats, best practices, and frameworks.
• Work independently while collaborating in a fast-paced environment.
• Support strategic priorities by owning processes enabling team execution.

Job description

Lafayette Group Inc. is seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Technical Writer to oversee editorial quality and content strategy for cybersecurity communications. You will supervise editors and collaborate with SMEs to translate complex concepts into clear guidance, ensuring timely, publication-ready advisories and materials.

The role requires leading editorial standards, coordinating reviews, and managing client-facing communications in a dynamic, high-tempo environment.