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Technical Writer I

AttainX,Inc

5h ago

0$60k - $74kWritingArlington, VA, USjobspy_indeed
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Job Description

**Job Title:** Technical Writer I \- Sector Risk Management Engagement \- DHS Public Trust **Location:** Remote/Hybrid \- DHS CISA, 4200 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203\. Primary performance at CISA facilities; telework requires COR approval. **Work Schedule:** Monday through Friday, generally 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays; schedule flexibility may be required for emergent events. **Security Requirements:** DHS Public Trust \- Must obtain and maintain a favorable DHS fitness determination (Public Trust), complete the appropriate background investigation, and maintain required facility and system access. **Work Authorization:** Must be authorized to work in the United States and meet DHS personnel and system access requirements. AttainX is seeking a Technical Writer I to assist with drafting, editing, formatting, and maintaining clear technical and executive documentation for CISA’s Sector Management leadership and Sector Risk Management Agency responsibilities for sector\-specific and cross\-sector engagement. Working under the guidance of a supervisor or senior staff, this position supports the Stakeholder Engagement Division through critical infrastructure engagement and advisory services. **Qualifications and Education Requirements:** * One (1\) to two (2\) years of related technical writing, editing, publication, or Government documentation experience. Relevant internships, academic projects, or writing samples may demonstrate entry\-level skills. * A bachelor’s degree in English, communications, technical communication, public policy, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. * Demonstrated writing, editing, proofreading, and document formatting skills; ability to assist with briefings, reports, meeting summaries, and procedural documents using established templates and guidance. * Ability to organize information from subject matter experts and source materials into clear, accurate, audience\-appropriate drafts, incorporate feedback, and seek clarification when needed. * Proficiency with Microsoft Word and familiarity with Adobe Acrobat; willingness to learn Drupal, version control, accessible document preparation, and Section 508 requirements. * Familiarity with critical infrastructure sectors, Sector Risk Management Agency (SRMA) responsibilities, or cyber and physical risk concepts is preferred. * Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps) certification is preferred. * Must obtain and maintain a favorable DHS fitness determination (Public Trust) and required facility and system access. **Job Duties:** * Assist with drafting and formatting sector\-specific memos, talking points, summaries, white papers, briefing decks, and post\-engagement reports using approved templates and senior staff direction. * Compile subject matter expert input, sector research, operational information, and engagement outcomes into draft documents