Technical Writer

Aretum•Arlington, VA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Aretum is seeking a Technical Writer to develop, review, and edit technical documents, standard operating procedures, and presentations. The role translates complex cybersecurity information into clear, accessible business language and works with subject matter experts and government stakeholders to ensure documentation is accurate, well-organized, and compliant with government standards. Because Aretum is a federal consulting organization, employees may handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must follow applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements. This is a hybrid position, with work performed remotely and at designated client or corporate locations as needed. Travel may vary based on project assignments, client meetings, or internal collaboration; requirements will be communicated in advance whenever possible. The position supports a federal government contract and is open only to U.S. citizens. It requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability Determination, depending on agency background investigation requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree and 3–10 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Strong attention to detail and an interest in following checklists and procedures.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.
Excellent research, data-gathering, analytical, critical-thinking, and listening skills.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to juggle multiple requests, prioritize, and communicate with clients to meet deadlines.
Ability to interact with multiple levels of staff, including executive-level government personnel.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability Determination, depending on agency background investigation requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in federal government consulting.
Experience in IT, cybersecurity, or a national security-related field.
General understanding of cybersecurity topics such as Zero Trust, Protective Domain Name System, malware, vulnerability management, and intrusion detection.
Familiarity with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or CISA cybersecurity programs or initiatives.
Existing DHS or CISA Entry on Duty suitability.

Responsibilities

Review and edit technical documents for publication to external agencies or internal use.
Create standard operating procedures for cybersecurity business needs, translating technical jargon into terms business users can understand.
Edit different document types for content, flow, clarity, accuracy, spelling, and grammar.
Tailor documents to government style guides and use Microsoft Word to create document structures such as tables of contents, tables of figures, and managed headers.
Work with subject matter experts, clients, and stakeholders to collect data for developing and maintaining products and documentation.
Develop graphics, charts, tables, and visual aids for presentations and documents using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Support stakeholders in synthesizing collected data into final documentation.
Assist stakeholders with developing and reviewing presentations and graphics consistent with approved style guides and standards.
Serve as a developer, guide, and resource for writing and editing resources, such as email etiquette guidance, quality assurance checklists, and document templates.