Sr. Technical Writer - CISA

Technical Writing Arlington, Virginia


Description

At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be!  We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.     

Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues.    

Are you ready to:  

  • Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?  
  • Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?  
  • Join a company which prides itself on its shared values and inclusive culture?   
  • Be the difference and make it happen? 


Role Summary
 
 

MetaPhase is seeking a Senior Technical Writer with ten or more (10+) years of experience to be a part of a federal customer engagement team supporting cybersecurity strategy, business requirements and analysis, and process improvement. This team will work closely with senior federal leadership to distill national cybersecurity mission requirements, identify gaps in current services, and draft strategic documents outlining future activities, ensuring they closely align with national cybersecurity plans. This position requires an ability to work well with senior leaders, produce error-free and grammatically correct deliverables, and lead junior staff in the development of other detailed strategic documents  


What You Will Be Doing
  

  • Conduct thorough quality checks on all cybersecurity documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to formatting guidelines.
  • Produce resources for employees to promote awareness and understanding of cybersecurity policies and procedures and how the daily work supports the broader mission.
  • Ensure that all cybersecurity plans and documentation, including policies and strategies, align with broader national and organizational cybersecurity plans.
  • Generate 508 compliant documents 
  • Work with policy document structure and content within the Federal government (DHS experience preferred)
  • Draft and update cybersecurity policies aligned with the current strategy, ensuring they are clear and comprehensive.


What We Need From You (Required)
  

  • Minimum of ten or more (10+) years’ experience in communications, business analysis or role that involves writing, speaking, coordination. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Possess strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 
  • U.S. citizenship required (no exceptions); Ability to obtain and hold an active Public Trust. 
  • Familiarity with both the Government Printing Office (GPO) and Associated Press (AP) Style Guides
  • Ability to quickly grasp complex concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures 
  • Strong ability to quickly collate content from numerous disparate sources 
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 

Bonus Points (Desired)  

  • Federal consulting experience; Experience at DHS a strong plus 


Travel
  

None  


Work Location
  

Arlington, VA  


Education Level
  

Minimum bachelor’s degree   


Clearance Level
  

Ability to obtain and hold an active Public Trust Clearance   

  

About MetaPhase Consulting  

MetaPhase Consulting is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:  

Fastest Growing   

  • Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023   
  • Washington Technology Fast 50 Award - 2020, 2021  
  • Financial Times America's Fastest Growing Companies – 2021, 2022, 2023 

Best Places to Work   

  • Washington Post Top Workplaces – 2022, 2023  
  • Washington's Business Journal’s Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022 
  • Virginia Businesses Best Place to Work – 2021, 2022, 2023 
  • Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms – 2020 

Company & Individual Awards  

  • 2021 Washington Business Journal Small Business – CEO of the Year  
  • 2021 FedScoop 50 – Industry Leadership Award Nominee  
  • 2021, 2023 Moxie Award Finalist 
  • 2022 SECAF Government Contractor Awards ($27.5 to $50 Million in Revenue)  
  • 2022 FedScoop Best Bosses Finalist – Brett McLaren   
  • 2022 Washington Business Journal 40 under 40 –   Brett McLaren  
  • 2022 FedHealth IT and G2XChange Women in in Leadership Awards – Beth Angerman  
  • 2022 George Mason University Prominent Patriots in Business – Fred Costa  
  • 2022 TiE DC Capital ELITE Award 
  • 2023 Elev8 Engage GovCon Finalist  
  • 2023 Maryland Tech Council ICON Awards Finalist for Government Contracting Company of the Year: Over $50 Million 
  • 2023 Greater Washington Government Contractor of the Year ($25 to $75 million) Awards Finalist 

MetaPhase Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law. 

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