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Senior Technical Editor and Content Strategist

Senior Technical Editor and Content Strategist

CompanyICF
LocationArlington, VA, USA
Salary$89203 – $151646
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • US Citizenship required by contract
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 5+ years of experience in technical editing, technical writing, or content strategy focused on IT, cybersecurity, or related technical fields.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical editing, ensuring all content aligns with CISA’s strategic objectives and supports broader cybersecurity initiatives.
  • Evaluate content beyond copyediting, assessing product type, messaging, and format for the target audience and strategic goals.
  • Identify opportunities for content optimization and work with SMEs to refine technical accuracy, enhance clarity, and ensure consistency.
  • Ensure technical documentation aligns with evolving cybersecurity threats, best practices, and frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and Secure by Design.
  • Support the coordination and release of cybersecurity products, ensuring seamless integration with ongoing campaigns and initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain editorial best practices, standardizing review processes and ensuring quality control.
  • Assist in content development, collaborating with federal leads to refine messaging and enhance its effectiveness.
  • Maintain familiarity with agency style guides to ensure consistency and compliance in all publications.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Content strategy experience, including evaluating content gaps, audience needs, and appropriate product types.
  • Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks.
  • Experience in the Federal government sector.
  • Experience staging and publishing cybersecurity products using web management platforms like Drupal.