Technical Writer and Editor (Homeland Security)

Jobvite, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arc Aspicio seeks a Technical Writer and Editor (Homeland Security) to join our collaborative team in a hybrid role across client sites, the DC office, and remote work. You will edit, analyze policies, ensure 508 compliance, and support meetings with precise, clear documentation.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years of writing/editing experience, ability to obtain DHS fitness clearance, and a Bachelor's degree. Strong communication, detail orientation, and teamwork are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of relevant experience or comparable experience in a relevant role
• Flexible and thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous, and complex work environment and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Rigorous attention to detail and technical editing ability
• Outstanding written and oral communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to prepare accurate notes, summaries, trackers, and professionally formatted documents for leadership review
• Strong proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint
• Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable DHS Fitness Determination and access to required unclassified Government information and facilities
• Proven to be flexible and thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous, and complex work environment and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in-person
• Desire to join a consulting firm and learn business concepts; loves to collaborate and reach out to get involved in company events, offerings, and special projects
• Ability to work in the Washington, DC metro area and travel to different locations
• Clearance: U.S. Citizenship only (no dual citizenship). Currently holds a Public Trust level clearance or have the ability to obtain and maintain a position of trust/Federal security clearance
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Critical Skills: Technical writing, editing, research, detail-oriented, strong work ethic, collaborative mind-set, excellent problem-solving skills, communications, and interest in working in a consulting firm. Interest in working on assignments outside of one project is strongly desired

Responsibilities

• Provide technical writing and editing support on quick-turn reports, summaries, and analytical products on a weekly basis, complying with DHS style guides and 508 compliance
• Create, update, and maintain templates with appropriate formatting
• Coordinate across the team on emerging activities and events requiring rapid development of products
• Support large virtual and in-person meetings with strong writing to capture key decisions, intent, and actions
• Research and write on topics covering critical infrastructure sectors in support of ongoing initiatives and as requested
• Communicate and coordinate with team members promptly to tailor messaging and perform quality checks for accuracy and completeness
• Take on new responsibilities and learn the mission/business while maintaining an excellent attention to detail, finding ways to exceed client expectations
• Contribute to company service areas beyond just the project to build new skills and help the company grow by developing our capabilities and selling new business
• Contribute to our company culture, which promotes collaboration, learning, and helping others to grow and develop

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Research

Detail-oriented

Strong work ethic

Collaborative mindset

Problem-solving

Communications

Team collaboration

Consulting interest

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Interested in working in an innovative, collaborative environment with motivated, social people? At Arc Aspicio, you can join a leading consulting firm that specializes in human capital, data analytics, management, and strategy professional services to deliver compelling solutions. Consultants join our practice focused on mission-critical projects and quickly learn to contribute to and grow our company across multiple projects. We invest in hiring, mentoring, and training smart, diverse, and self-driven professionals interested in all aspects of the company and our homeland security and Government clients. We are looking for people who are willing to share ideas and work as part of a collaborative, innovative team.

The Technical Writer and Editor (Homeland Security) supports our clients with editing, policy analysis, technical writing, 508 compliance, quality assurance, and meeting support. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a favorable DHS Fitness Determination.

Arc Aspicio is currently working in a hybrid work environment where work will be performed at client sites, the Arc Aspicio DC office, and remotely. All candidates must live in the Washington, DC area at the time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical writing and editing support on quick-turn reports, summaries, and analytical products on a weekly basis, complying with DHS style guides and 508 compliance
• Create, update, and maintain templates with appropriate formatting
• Coordinate across the team on emerging activities and events requiring rapid development of products
• Support large virtual and in-person meetings with strong writing to capture key decisions, intent, and actions
• Research and write on topics covering critical infrastructure sectors in support of ongoing initiatives and as requested
• Communicate and coordinate with team members promptly to tailor messaging and perform quality checks for accuracy and completeness
• Take on new responsibilities and learn the mission/business while maintaining an excellent attention to detail, finding ways to exceed client expectations
• Contribute to company service areas beyond just the project to build new skills and help the company grow by developing our capabilities and selling new business
• Contribute to our company culture, which promotes collaboration, learning, and helping others to grow and develop

Required Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of relevant experienceor comparable experience in a relevant role
• Proven to be flexible and thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous, and complex work environment and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Rigorous attention to detail and technical editing ability
• Outstanding written and oral communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to prepare accurate notes, summaries, trackers, and professionally formatted documents for leadership review
• Strong proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint
• Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable DHS Fitness Determination and access to required unclassified Government information and facilities
• Proven to be flexible and thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous, and complex work environment and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in-person
• Desire to join a consulting firm and learn business concepts; loves to collaborate and reach out to get involved in company events, offerings, and special projects
• Ability to work in the Washington, DC metro area and travel to different locations
• Clearance: U.S. Citizenship only (no dual citizenship). Currently holds a Public Trust level clearance or have the ability to obtain and maintain a position of trust/Federal security clearance
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Critical Skills: Technical writing, editing, research, detail-oriented, strong work ethic, collaborative mind-set, excellent problem-solving skills, communications, and interest in working in a consulting firm. Interest in working on assignments outside of one project is strongly desired

Total Rewards

Salary is just one element of our Total Rewards which includes compensation, benefits, bonuses, professional development, and other career opportunities. The projected salary range for this position is $62,000 - $70,000. This range takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets and expertise, experience, education, training, certifications, contract and client requirements (if applicable), and other business and organizational needs. At Arc Aspicio, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

About Arc Aspicio

Arc Aspicio enhances the future of our nation by creating bold ideas and bringing them to life. A consulting and solutions company, Arc Aspicio solves problems by applying our integrated capabilities in strategy, design, data, human capital, behavioral science, and technology. The company passionately pursues our vision to be the hub of creativity where people take action to change the world. Employees collaborate with clients and partners to create solutions using a human-centered approach.

Our goal is to attract people who love to collaborate and work in a team-oriented environment. Our culture empowers our employees to learn, share knowledge, be leaders in everything they do, and develop strong relationships with their clients and colleagues.

Our positions are based in the DC metro area and require employees to live in DC, VA, and MD within commuting distance of our client sites and DC office.

Commitment to Respect, Collaboration, and Innovation:

Arc Aspicio is dedicated to fostering a workplace where individuals from all backgrounds can contribute to the company and serve our clients. As a growing professional services solutions firm focused on solving large, complex problems, we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of experience, skills, and knowledge. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/D/V