Technical Writer

Saliense Consulting LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 Days PTO

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Tiered Match

Parental Leave

Professional Development Reimbursement

Job summary

Saliense Consulting LLC is seeking a seasoned policy and strategy writer to support the National Coordinator for Security and Resilience of U.S. Critical Infrastructure.

The role involves preparing executive briefings, memos, white papers, and leadership correspondence using DHS/CISA templates and formatting requirements. You will conduct in-depth research on critical infrastructure and cyber/physical security policy, develop strategy papers, and perform robust technical edits to ensure

Qualifications

• 3+ years applying operational assessments to optimize organizational models.
• Experience producing briefings, memos, white papers, and leadership correspondence.
• Research on critical infrastructure, cyber and physical security policy.
• Strategy papers, memos, and issue analyses for leadership.
• Technical editing and quality assurance for DHS/CISA templates and standards.
• Proficiency with Word, Acrobat, Drupal to produce templates and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality strategic and executive materials including briefings and memos.
• Research on critical infrastructure, cyber/physical security policy.
• Develop strategy papers and issue analyses for leadership.
• Perform technical editing and quality assurance for accuracy and tone per DHS/CISA standards.
• Use editing and publishing tools to produce templates and 508-compliant deliverables.

Skills

Technical writing

Policy research

Editing

Executive communications

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Word

Acrobat

Drupal

Job description

About this position

About Saliense

At Saliense, we are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Our employees are encouraged to take on challenging and meaningful work, with ample opportunities for career advancement. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• 20 Days PTO + 40 Hours of Paid Sick & Safe Time
• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Tiered Match & 100% Vesting
• Parental Leave for Birthing and Non-Birthing Parents
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program

We believe in empowering our team members to achieve their professional goals while contributing to impactful projects that make a difference. Join us at Saliense and be part of a growing organization dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Visit www.saliense.com to learn more.

There are many more - connect with us to get a preview of the full benefits package.

Required Experience:

• 3+ years of experience implementing operational assessment findings to ensure progress in organizational model optimization occurs to effectively operationalize the duties and responsibilities of CISA as the National Coordinator for Security and Resilience of U.S. Critical Infrastructure by providing technical writing support services.
• Proactively produce high quality strategic and executive level materials including briefings, memos, white papers, and leadership correspondence utilizing CISA/DHS templates and formatting requirements; supporting adjudication of complex document packages including reports, templates, and graphics.
• Ability to conduct research on critical infrastructure, cyber and physical security policy, cyber and physical threats, resilience, and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) related issues and develop products summarizing key research findings
• Proven experience in developing strategy papers, research memoranda, and issue analyses for leadership.
• Hands-on experience with producing policy review summaries assessing potential impacts on National Coordinator roles and responsibilities.
• Actively perform technical editing, quality assurance/quality control, and compliance reviews for accuracy, clarity, and tone in compliance with DHS and CISA standards, policies, and templates.
• Capable of using editing and publishing tools (Word, Acrobat, Drupal) to produce templates, complete technical edits, and ensure 508-compliant deliverables.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Clearance: DHS Suitability

Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000

The salary range listed for this position is based on multiple factors, including relevant years of experience, education, certifications, specialized skills, security clearance level, and overall alignment with the role’s requirements. The final compensation offered may vary based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

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