Technical Writer II

Saliense; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 Days PTO + 40 Hours of Paid Sick &

Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance

401(k) with Tiered Match & 100% Vestin

Parental Leave for Birthing and Non-Bi

Job summary

Saliense is seeking a skilled technical writer to support the CISA Stakeholder Engagement Division, delivering high-quality notes and documentation for both unclassified and classified meetings. The role involves materials preparation, meticulous notetaking, and collaboration with DHS/CISA standards.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and TS/SCI clearance, with proven ability to craft policy papers and research summaries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience delivering technical writing for government or security programs preferred.
• Ability to produce accurate meeting notes in both unclassified and classified contexts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and take notes for approximately 500 meetings per year.
• Edit council/committee reports to ensure clarity and DHS/CISA style compliance.
• Develop strategy papers, memos, white papers, and issue analyses for leadership.
• Create 508-compliant deliverables using Word, Acrobat, and Drupal.

Skills

Technical Writing

Meeting Notes

Security Policy

Editing Tools

Policy Research

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:

• 5 years of experience delivering technical writing services to CISA Stakeholder Engagement Division (SED)-governed councils, advisory entities, committees, workgroups, and stakeholder engagement frameworks in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Department of Homeland Security Directive 093-01, General Records Schedule 6.2, and other applicable statutes, regulations, and policies.
• Strong writing skills to develop thorough meeting notes for the record that accurately captures the discussion in classified settings while adhering to security requirements.
• Capable of supporting unclassified and classified meetings (approximately 500 meetings per year)—including materials preparation and notetaking.
• Accustomed to developing, updating, and maintaining council/committee charters, bylaws, membership structures, and procedural documents.
• 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 on Government defined cycles, at least weekly.
• Proven experience in developing strategy papers, research memoranda, white papers, and issue analyses for leadership.
• Hands-on experience with producing Legislative and policy review summaries assessing potential impacts on council or stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated track record of conducting technical edits of committee reports and studies to ensure clarity, accuracy, consistency, and compliance with DHS/CISA and industry style guides.
• Strong proficiency with 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: TS/SCI

Salary Range: $75,000 - $87,000

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.