Technical Writer I

ATTAINX INC•Arlington, VA

1d•$60,000 - $74,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. The role supports documentation for engagement and coordination activities, including memos, briefings, reports, meeting summaries, procedural materials, and after-action content. Work is performed primarily at DHS CISA facilities in Arlington, Virginia. Telework is permitted only with COR approval. The position supports unclassified activities and requires safeguarding sensitive Government information. General hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays; hours may be adjusted for emergent events, and Government-directed travel may be required. The employee must obtain and maintain a favorable DHS Public Trust fitness determination, complete the appropriate background investigation, and maintain required facility and system access. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and meet DHS personnel and system access requirements.

Requirements

One to two years of related technical writing, editing, publication, or Government documentation experience; relevant internships, academic projects, or writing samples may demonstrate entry-level skills.
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.
Must obtain and maintain a favorable DHS fitness determination (Public Trust), complete the appropriate background investigation, and maintain required facility and system access.
Must be authorized to work in the United States and meet DHS personnel and system access requirements.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with critical infrastructure sectors, Sector Risk Management Agency responsibilities, or cyber and physical risk concepts.
Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps) certification.
Willingness to learn Drupal, version control, accessible document preparation, and Section 508 requirements.

Responsibilities

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 for review; refer technical or policy questions to appropriate staff.
Proofread and edit assigned materials for grammar, clarity, consistent terminology, and DHS/CISA style; verify source information and apply Section 508 accessibility guidance with reviewer support.
Prepare draft post-engagement summaries for review in support of the three-business-day completion requirement unless directed otherwise, and update the monthly document production log.
Maintain version-controlled drafts, reviewer comments, final products, and records supporting sector governance and coordination; incorporate approved revisions under established procedures.
Assist with rapid briefing notes and coordination summaries during urgent events and contribute assigned content to after-action summaries due within ten business days after deactivation.
Perform assigned unclassified engagement duties and safeguard sensitive Government information through approved access, records, and distribution procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.