Hybrid Technical Writer – Policy Media Specialist

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About the role

  • Technical Writer developing and maintaining cybersecurity policy documents and training materials at NexThreat. Ensuring clarity and usability of policy content for federal governance initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, edit, and maintain cybersecurity and information assurance policies, standards, procedures, and guidance
  • Support development of Compendiums, IT Implementation Memoranda (ITIMs), Cyber Technical Bulletins (CTBs), and job aids
  • Develop training materials, desk guides, and supporting documentation for cybersecurity awareness and role-based training
  • Support policy lifecycle activities, including draft reviews, comment adjudication, and leadership approval preparation
  • Maintain policy inventories and document libraries using SharePoint and MS Teams
  • Ensure all written materials meet DOT quality standards (clarity, accuracy, grammar, consistency)
  • Develop communications and media supporting cybersecurity awareness campaigns and events
  • Create visual aids, diagrams, and presentation materials to support executive and workforce communications
  • Coordinate with Lead Cybersecurity Specialist to ensure alignment with current policy and technical direction

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, English, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Minimum 5–7 years of experience writing cybersecurity, IT, or compliance documentation
  • Demonstrated experience supporting federal policy or governance programs
  • Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53, NIST CSF, Zero Trust, ICAM, and federal cybersecurity terminology
  • Experience using SharePoint, MS Teams, and Microsoft Office for document management and collaboration
  • Strong editing, proofreading, and document quality assurance skills
  • Ability to translate complex technical material into clear, actionable guidance

Benefits

  • Potential for Telework: offsite work granted in advance in writing by the COR
  • Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Clearable

Job title

Technical Writer – Policy Media Specialist

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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