Technical Writer II — Public Trust Council & Advisory

Attainx Inc; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

AttainX, Inc. is seeking a Technical Writer II to develop, edit, and maintain clear technical and executive documentation for DHS CISA councils, advisory entities, and working groups in Arlington, VA.

This role supports government stakeholders through rigorous writing and compliance with 508 accessibility standards. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in technical writing, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and proven ability to translate complex policy into concise, audience-appropriate

Qualifications

• Two to four years of related technical writing, editing, publication, or Government documentation experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, technical communication, public policy, or related field.
• Experience drafting executive briefings, white papers, reports, meeting summaries, and procedural documents.
• Ability to translate complex policy and technical information into clear, audience-appropriate content.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat; familiarity with Drupal, version control, accessible documents, and Section 508 requirements.
• Knowledge of FACA and DHS directives and federal records requirements, including General Records Schedule 6.2.
• Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps) certification is preferred.
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DHS CISA Public Trust/access; classified work must be performed at approved Government facilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit council reports, studies, white papers, executive briefings, and meeting records for clarity, factual accuracy, and consistency.
• Translate critical infrastructure research and policy inputs into readable products tailored to leadership and stakeholder audiences.
• Develop document templates and apply DHS/CISA style requirements, plain language, and Section 508 accessibility.
• Capture meeting discussions, decisions, recommendations, and action items accurately, including classified sessions within authorized access.
• Maintain version-controlled drafts, review comments, approval records, and records inventories under General Records Schedule 6.2.
• Coordinate with analysts and Government reviewers to validate facts and deliver publication-ready materials on established schedules.
• Support classified meetings at approved Government facilities, including registration, onsite logistics, attendance records, and accurate meeting notes; prepare and handle records using required classified protocols.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Policy documentation

Audience-focused writing

Plain language

Education

Bachelor's degree in English or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Drupal

Version control

Job description

AttainX, Inc. is seeking a Technical Writer II to develop, edit, and maintain clear technical and executive documentation for DHS CISA councils, advisory entities, and working groups in Arlington, VA.

This role supports government stakeholders through rigorous writing and compliance with 508 accessibility standards. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in technical writing, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and proven ability to translate complex policy into concise, audience-appropriate