Technical Writer

Aretum•Arlington, VA

13d•$80,000 - $105,000•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 collaborates 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 hybrid position involves work both remotely and at designated client or corporate locations as needed. Travel may vary based on project assignments, client meetings, or internal collaboration, and will be communicated in advance whenever possible. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability Determination, depending on agency background investigation requirements. The stated annual salary range is $80,000–$105,000, with final compensation based on factors including education, experience, qualifications, skills, and applicable contract 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 a passion for 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.
Generic-level 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 for internal use.
Create standard operating procedures for cybersecurity business use, translating technical jargon into language business users can understand.
Edit multiple document types for content, flow, clarity, accuracy, spelling, and grammar.
Tailor documents to government style guides and use Microsoft Word to build document structures, including tables of contents, tables of figures, and 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 data for end documentation.
Assist stakeholders with developing and reviewing presentations and graphics consistent with approved style guides and standards.
Develop, guide, and provide resources to others for writing and editing, such as email etiquette guidance, quality assurance checklists, and document templates.