Senior Technical Writer/Editor

Zantech; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Strong benefits

Vacation package

Job summary

A woman-owned small business is seeking a Senior Technical Writer/Editor for an Onsite role in Arlington, VA. The successful candidate will manage technical writing and editing for cybersecurity publications, ensure compliance with accessibility standards, and oversee the publication process. Candidates should have strong editing skills and cybersecurity knowledge, along with a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Competitive compensation and strong benefits are offered. Come join our team!

Qualifications

• Experience producing cybersecurity alerts, advisories, or technical documentation.
• Strong editing and proofreading skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex cybersecurity technical information for various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and publish cybersecurity alerts, advisories, and reports.
• Oversee end-to-end publication process ensuring materials are reviewed and approved.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts to gather and translate technical information.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Cybersecurity knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing, Cybersecurity, or related field

Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC)

DHS Trusted Tester Certification (Section 508 compliance)

Information Assurance or Cybersecurity certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP)

Tools

Content management systems

CISA.gov website publishing

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for your next challenge? Are you ready to work with a performance-based small company? At Zantech, we are a dynamic Woman Owned Small Business focused on providing complex, mission-focused solutions with a proven track record of outstanding customer performance and high employee satisfaction. We would love to talk with you regarding the next step in your career. Come join our team!

Zantech is looking for a talented Senior Technical Writer/Editor to contribute to the success of our upcoming Program Management and Cyber Support Services project for an Onsite role based out of Arlington, VA.

The Senior Technical Writer/Editor will play a crucial role in providing:

• Technical Messaging Support
• Technical writing and editing of cybersecurity publications
• Publication process management and quality assurance
• CISA.gov website publishing
• Section 508 compliance and accessibility
• Stakeholder feedback and communication strategy

The Senior Technical Writer/Editor serves as the lead for technical messaging and publication efforts, serving as the primary authority for producing high-quality cybersecurity alerts, advisories, reports, and analysis documents that constitute the voice of CISA Cyber. This position oversees the end-to-end publication process, ensuring all publications adhere to DHS style guidelines, Section 508 accessibility standards, and federal best practices while delivering accurate, timely, and actionable cybersecurity information to diverse stakeholders.

Impact: Direct influence on the quality and effectiveness of CISA's cybersecurity communications reaching federal agencies, private sector, and international partners.

Responsibilities include, but will not be limited to:

• Oversee efforts to professionalize external communications through high-quality technical and operational publications
• Ensure all publications adhere to established DHS style guidelines
• Ensure compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards for all government publications
• Maintain consistency across different publication platforms and products
• Draft, edit, and publish cybersecurity alerts, technical advisories, reports, and analysis documents
• Translate complex technical information into clear, concise, and understandable content for various audiences
• Work closely with CISA's internal teams including threat analysts and incident response coordinators
• Coordinate with interagency, private sector, and international partners to gather necessary technical information
• Oversee end-to-end publication process ensuring materials are reviewed, approved, and disseminated promptly
• Coordinate input from subject matter experts and fact-check content
• Maintain repository of published content ensuring materials are easily accessible and organized
• Support coordinating functions to ensure CISA's voice is consistently and coherently reflected in publications
• Assist in improving agility of publication process for quicker turnaround times
• Develop templates, automation processes, and workflows that streamline content creation and approval
• Serve as publisher of CISA products posted on CISA.gov website
• Support engagement with publication partners and help coordinate development of joint-sealed products
• Collect and manage stakeholder feedback and develop content, messaging, and strategies to enhance communications

Required Experience or Knowledge of the following technologies/functions:

• Experience producing cybersecurity alerts, advisories, or technical documentation
• Experience with Section 508 accessibility compliance
• Experience coordinating with subject matter experts to gather and translate technical information
• Skills Required:
• Proficiency with DHS style guidelines
• Understanding of Section 508 accessibility requirements for government publications
• Knowledge of DHS MD 4010.2 Pub regarding accessibility
• Ability to translate complex cybersecurity technical information for various audiences
• Strong editing and proofreading skills with attention to detail
• Understanding of cybersecurity terminology, threats, and defensive measures
• Experience with content management systems and CISA.gov website publishing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Required Education/Certifications:

• Education Required: None specified
• Education Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing, Cybersecurity, or related field

• Certifications Required: None specified
• Certifications Preferred:

• Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC)
• DHS Trusted Tester Certification (Section 508 compliance)
• Information Assurance or Cybersecurity certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP)

Required Security Clearance:

• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret or higher clearance, per contract requirements.

“Outstanding Performance…Always!”

Our corporate motto represents our commitment to build long-term relationships with both our clients and our employees by providing the highest quality service in everything we do. We strive for excellence for our clients and for each other. We embrace the opportunity to hire individuals with new talents and fresh perspectives. Zantech offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a vacation package, as well as a fast-paced and exciting work environment. Come join our team!