Technical Writer II(DHS Suitability)

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Arlington, VA, USA
In-Office
80K-100K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Drafts and edits executive summaries, reports, memoranda, briefings, white papers, and outreach materials for CISA. Performs substantive and copy editing, Section 508 remediation, quality assurance, compliance review, version control, and document-package tracking. Collaborates with subject-matter experts to validate technical content, applies DHS/CISA standards and templates, maintains production logs, and delivers accurate, accessible products under strict deadlines. The role requires obtaining a favorable DHS Fitness Determination and working onsite in Arlington, Virginia.
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CTEC is a leading technology firm that provides modernization, digital transformation, and application development services to the U.S. Federal Government. Headquartered in McLean, VA, CTEC has over 300 team members working on mission-critical systems and projects for agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security, Internal Revenue Service, and the Office of Personnel Management. The work we do effects millions of U.S. citizens daily as they interact with the systems we build. Our best-in-class commercial solutions, modified for our customers’ bespoke mission requirements, are enabling this future every day.

The Company has experienced rapid growth over the past 3 years and recently received a strategic investment from Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN). In addition to our recent growth in Federal Civilian agencies, we are seeking to expand our capabilities in cloud development and footprint in national-security focused agencies within the Department of Defense and U.S. Intelligence Community.



Cybermedia Technologies (CTEC) is seeking an experienced Technical Writer II(DHS Suitability) to join our team

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

CISA’s Stakeholder Engagement Division requires an integrated team to support council and sector governance, approximately 500 annual engagements, stakeholder coordination, policy and risk analysis, executive communications, records, and contract management. The work spans unclassified and classified environments and requires products that are accurate, accessible, compliant, and ready for government use.

POSITION SUMMARY
Provide technical editing, quality assurance, and compliance review for CISA executive products, reports, sector materials, and advisory deliverables. The role owns the details that make complex government products clear, consistent, accessible, and ready for release.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Draft and edit executive summaries, reports, studies, memoranda, briefing materials, meeting records, white papers, and outreach products.
• Conduct substantive and copy editing for clarity, accuracy, organization, consistency, and tone.
• Use Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Drupal, and related tools to create templates and publication-ready products.
• Create or remediate Section 508-compliant documents, including tables, graphics, and presentation materials.
• Track document packages through drafting, coordination, comment adjudication, approval, version control, and delivery.
• Apply DHS/CISA templates, branding, style, records-management, and quality requirements.
• Work with SMEs and analysts to validate technical content without changing its substantive meaning.
• Maintain production logs and meet recurring and rapid-response deadlines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• 5+ years experience in technical writing, editing, and publishing.
• Demonstrated experience creating Section 508-compliant documents.
• Excellent grammar, synthesis, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple products and review cycles under firm deadlines.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable DHS Fitness Determination (Public Trust/DHS Suitability); U.S. citizenship required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Prior CISA, DHS, or other federal-agency experience.
• Familiarity with federal or DHS-specific style guides.
• Advanced proficiency with Word, Acrobat, Drupal, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

CLEARANCE: • Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable DHS Fitness Determination (Public Trust/DHS Suitability); U.S. citizenship required.

WHAT CANDIDATES SHOULD UNDERSTAND
• Work is expected to be onsite in Arlington, Virginia; approved telework may be available only as authorized by the Government.
• Positions are contingent upon contract award and successful completion of applicable security or suitability processing.
• For cleared positions, the recruiting requirement is an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI—not necessarily current SCI access on day one.
• For suitability positions, candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable DHS Fitness Determination. Prior DHS service may help, but a previous Public Trust is not automatically transferable or guaranteed to reactivate.

PAY RANGE- $80,000–$100,000  Annually + Benefits(Compensation and employment offer are negotiable and will be finalized based on the candidate's relevant experience and interview assessment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Cybermedia Technologies management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, where applicable and available, reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.
Please note: Candidate(s) will be required to go through pre-employment screening.
Cybermedia Technologies, Inc. is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer! (EOE; M/F/D/V)



If you are looking for a fun and challenging environment with talented, motivated people to work with, CTEC is the right place for you. In addition to employee salary, we offer an array of employee benefits including:

  • Paid vacation & Sick leave

  • Health insurance coverage

  • Career training

  • Performance bonus programs

  • 401K contribution & Employer Match

  • 11 Federal Holidays


 

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of experience in technical writing, editing, and publishing
  • Experience creating Section 508-compliant documents
  • Excellent grammar, synthesis, organization, and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple products and review cycles under firm deadlines
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable DHS Fitness Determination (Public Trust/DHS Suitability)
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Prior CISA, DHS, or other federal-agency experience
  • Familiarity with federal or DHS-specific style guides
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Drupal, SharePoint, and PowerPoint
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The Company
HQ: McLean, VA
215 Employees
Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

At Cybermedia Technologies, we’re driven by a relentless desire to meet our clients’ toughest challenges. We are industry veterans with a proven track record of tackling the biggest problems facing 21st Century organizations. Whether you’re seeking to manage your workforce more effectively, update your enterprise infrastructure, or ensure the security of your systems, you can count on Cybermedia Technologies to bring the best solutions to the table, each and every time. Cybermedia Technologies, Inc. is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) company headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with a stellar reputation throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area. Founded in 1996, Cybermedia Technologies, Inc. exists to help our customers achieve the maximum return on their IT and human capital investments. We specialize in: • Human Capital & Training Solutions • Digital Transformation - Enterprise Applications Optimization, Infrastructure & Cloud Migration/Modernization • Cybersecurity and Software Development Our veteran team of designers, consultants, artists, and managers is dedicated to adding value to our organization's human capital, developing training, enterprise infrastructure, and cybersecurity solutions that exceed client expectations. With a keen insight into the issues faced in the current economy, CTEC offers custom, well-crafted, and common-sense solutions to help our clients meet their strategic goals. Call us on 703-766-5774

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