Lead Cybersecurity Technical Writer - Manager

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

Lead Cybersecurity Technical Writer - Manager

Job Summary:

Lafayette Group is seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Cybersecurity Technical Writer to oversee and conduct the refinement and quality assurance of cybersecurity content. The role includes supervising staff in the enforcement of editorial standards, verification of technical accuracy, coordination of expert reviews, and production of publication-ready materials for time-sensitive communications. This position serve as the primary client-facing lead for editorial quality and content strategy as they collaborate across the cybersecurity community, translate complex cybersecurity concepts into clear guidance, and own delivery of high-quality cybersecurity communications.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee cybersecurity content development and editorial workflows across multiple products and workstreams.
• Supervise and conduct editing and refinement of technical content, including cybersecurity advisories, strategic guidance, and time-sensitive alerts, for clarity, accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Lead stakeholder engagement efforts, including communication planning, prioritization, risk management, and the integration of technical input and visual design.
• Develop, document, and maintain editorial best practices by standardizing review processes and reinforcing quality control.
• Conduct comprehensive quality reviews before publication to ensure that content is polished, accessible, and tailored to its intended audience.
• Apply a consistent voice, style, structure, and terminology across all content, using established editorial standards and style guides.
• Identify ambiguity, logical gaps, and inconsistent terminology; recommend revisions that improve comprehension, strengthen credibility, and translate complex technical details into clear, actionable guidance.
• Collaborate closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) to validate technical accuracy and ensure alignment with evolving cybersecurity threats, best practices, and frameworks.
• Work independently while demonstrating strong collaboration, active listening, and adaptability in a fast-paced, high-tempo environment.
• Support strategic priorities by contributing to and owning processes that enable effective execution of the team’s mission.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least six years of experience in technical writing, technical editing, or content analysis.
• Experience managing formal reviews and approvals.
• Knowledge of content strategy, including audience analysis, purpose, lifecycle management, governance, and measurement.
• Experience collaborating with subject matter experts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, including Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, including grammar, clarity, tone, consistency, and AP Style.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments.

Desired Qualifications

• Active TS security clearance and SCI eligibility; must have US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain DHS Suitability (EOD).
• Experience working in virtual or hybrid environments using SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Experience using analytics, feedback, and user insights to improve content and reduce support requests.
• Knowledge of web accessibility, including heading structure, descriptive links, and plain language.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and terminology, including severity ratings, mitigations, recommended actions, and indicators of compromise.
• Knowledge of policies, current events, and issues affecting critical infrastructure.
• Experience supporting government clients and delivering results independently and collaboratively.

Location:

Hybrid / Client-site (Arlington, VA)

Federal Contracts:

This position involves working on federal contracts that require all workers on the contract to be U.S. Citizens. Additionally, some contracts may require the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Salary Range:

$95K-$130K

LGI carefully considers various factors when determining salary, including but not limited to education and training, professional experience, knowledge, skills and competencies, licensure and certifications, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. New employees are not usually hired at the top of the estimated salary range and salary decisions depend on the circumstances and factors for each case. Salary is only one aspect of LGI’s generous total compensation package.

Lafayette Group provides equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibits employment decisions based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Must have ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust, DHS Suitability, or Entry on Duty (EOD)