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Technical Writer I
AttainX,Inc
5h ago
0$60k - $74kWritingArlington, VA, USjobspy_indeed
remoteindeed
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
