Senior Technical Writer (Cleared) - Hybrid

ICF International seeks an experienced Senior Technical Writer to support the research and development of new cyber analytic capabilities that will help the US protect and defend its networks and critical information systems. The successful cleared candidate will act as a Senior Technical Writer to support a large federal cyber security analytic program.  Your work will contribute to the knowledge of how cyber-attacks work, how vulnerabilities are exploited, and the way hostile cyber actors operate.  We are looking for individuals that want to analyze and understand data to identify anomalies. Utilize your skills to help experiment and prototype future cyber capabilities for implementation at large-scale.

As the Senior Technical Writer, you will work with our customers, subject matter experts, developers, and researchers to describe the evolution, automation, and enhancement of cyber security capabilities in defense of federal agencies.  This is an opportunity to contribute to an important project from its beginning, work with the latest and emerging technologies, and all while building a great career at ICF!

This role is primarily telework-based with occasional meetings at client locations (Arlington, VA or Pensacola, FL) or ICF facilities within the National Capital Region.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Explaining highly technical data and information in simplistic language for end users of complex IT systems and projects
• Editing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) for analytic-related activities
• Editing white papers explaining analytic topics and how different analytics may work together
• Developing style guidelines, templates, and checklists for technical writing in alignment with Agency guidance
• Creating slide presentations from white papers and editing technical contact in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Collecting and receiving data and analysis to narrate

What You Must Have:

• US Citizenship and Active Secret clearance required as part of client contract requirement
• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience explaining technical data and information and converting data into a written narrative

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience with a variety of Microsoft Word documents, PowerPoint slides, and graphics
• Knowledge and experience with collaborative tools (SharePoint, Teams, Jira, Confluence, Wiki, etc.)
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various clients in order to explain and elaborate on technical details
• Familiarity with cybersecurity communications language and subject matter
• Background in Information Technology and Cybersecurity
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) experience
• CompTIA Security+ or higher certification level preferred

Working at ICF

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Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email icfcareercenter@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about non-discrimination:  Know Your Rights and  Pay Transparency Statement.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is:

$114,039.00 - $193,866.00

Arlington, VA (VA31)