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Technical Writer

$77k - $163k

Nightwing

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize of the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. Nightwing is seeking Technical Editors to support this critical customer mission.

Responsibilities:
  • Developing, collaborating and reviewing technical communication deliverables (e.g., cybersecurity documentation, operational procedures, plans, action reports).
  • Developing, reviewing, editing, and maintaining program technical documents/products (Classified & Unclassified), standard operation procedures, work instructions, CONOPS, briefings and internal team messaging - based on collected information, leadership guidance, and existing documentation.
  • Maintaining statistical diagrams and charts of team engagement reports.
  • Capture and transmit meeting minutes, including key points of discussion, action items, and suspense dates.
  • Assisting Action Officers with comprehensive meeting support (e.g., planning, deconflict, logistics, invites, meeting minutes).
Required Skills:
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
  • Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
  • 5+ years of technical writing experience including developing cybersecurity communications deliverables such as documentation, plans, action reports, and meeting minutes for internal and external audiences.
  • Experience with creating and maintaining government records associated with cybersecurity activities, documentation, and SOPs.
  • Excellent hands-on experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Products, and GSuite.
  • Fluid technical writing and editing skills, including the use of AP Style and/ or government agency directed style guides.
  • Ability to work with technical cyber analysts to evaluate material and break it down into concise, compelling narrative that engages the reader.
  • Ability to work under pressure with engagement leads, technical analysts, and subject matter experts in a fast-paced cybersecurity environment to ensure timely product release.
  • Prior experience developing Concept of Operations, operations and field manuals, revising functional requirements, as well as organizational diagrams, workflows, and processes.
  • Basic applied knowledge of intelligence lifecycle
Desired Skills:
  • Working knowledge of Cyber threat intelligence (CTI) functions (e.g., contextualized analysis).
  • CTI experience with respect to understanding and applying intelligence cycle doctrine to cyber intelligence planning.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity/CTI communications terminology, concepts, and subject matter.
  • Experience with creating technical briefings, to include executive leadership briefings.
  • Experience providing summaries to executive level leadership.

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in English, Business or related, or 5+ years technical writing and editing experience with a high school diploma

Desired Certifications:

Sec+, ITILv4

Salary & Benefits
The salary associated with this position ($77,000-$163,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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, age or any other federally protected class.
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