Technical Writer

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

Benefits offered by this job

20 Days PTO

40 Hours of Paid Sick & Safe Time

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Tiered Match & 100% Vest</

Parental Leave

Professional Development Reimbursement

Job summary

Saliense seeks a seasoned policy and technical writer in Arlington, VA to support the National Coordinator for Security and Resilience of U.S. Critical Infrastructure. The role focuses on producing high‑impact executive materials and policy analyses for DHS/CISA guidance.

You will create briefs, memos, white papers, and leadership correspondence, leveraging DHS/CISA templates while researching infrastructure policy and ICT threats. Strong editing and 508-compliant deliverables are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience translating complex DHS/CISA requirements into executive briefs.
• Ability to produce white papers, memos, and leadership correspondence using DHS templates.
• Research critical infrastructure, cyber/physical security policy, cyber and ICT issues.
• Develop strategy papers and issue analyses for leadership.
• Editing and QA deliverables for DHS/CISA standards and templates.
• Proficiency with Word, Acrobat, and Drupal for templates and 508-compliant outputs.

Skills

Technical writing

Research

Policy analysis

Executive communications

Leadership support

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Word

Acrobat

Drupal

Job description

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.