Cyber Security Technical Writer (Clearance Required)

Description

We are looking for a detail oriented Technical Writer/Editor to lead the refinement and quality assurance of cybersecurity focused content. This role is responsible for enforcing editorial standards, strengthening clarity and credibility, and ensuring technical accuracy across high-visibility publications. The ideal candidate combines strong editorial judgment with the ability to collaborate with technical experts, manage complex reviews, and deliver publication-ready content in a fast-paced environment supporting time-sensitive communications.

In this role, you will gain the opportunity to work at the intersection of cybersecurity, stakeholder engagement, and public impact. You will deepen your understanding of evolving cyber threats, frameworks, and best practices while sharpening your ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance for diverse audiences. You'll have a meaningful voice in shaping editorial processes, influencing content strategy, and improving how critical information is communicated-while developing professionally within a collaborative, mission driven environment that values quality, clarity, and continuous improvement.

ICF is a global consulting and technology services provider dedicated to helping clients navigate complex challenges and build a more resilient, secure, and sustainable future. We partner closely with clients to deliver high impact solutions across cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, and national security. At ICF, you'll join a team that values expertise, integrity, and collaboration-and supports its employees with opportunities to grow, lead, and contribute to work that matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit and refine technical content-including cybersecurity advisories, strategic guidance, and time sensitive notifications-to ensure clarity, accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
  
• Apply and enforce a consistent voice, style, structure, and terminology across all content using established editorial standards and style guides.
  
• Conduct comprehensive quality reviews prior to publication, ensuring content is polished, accessible, and appropriately tailored to its intended audience.
  
• Identify ambiguity, logical gaps, and inconsistent terminology; recommend revisions that improve comprehension, strengthen credibility, and translate complex technical detail into clear, actionable guidance.
  
• Lead stakeholder engagement efforts, including communication planning, prioritization, risk management, and the integration of technical input and visual design.
  
• Collaborate closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) to validate technical accuracy and ensure alignment with evolving cybersecurity threats, best practices, and frameworks.
  
• Develop, document, and maintain editorial best practices by standardizing review processes and reinforcing quality control.
  
• Work independently while demonstrating strong collaboration, active listening, and adaptability in a fast-paced, high-tempo environment.
  
• Support strategic priorities by contributing to and owning processes that enable effective execution of the team's mission.
  

Required Qualifications

• Active SCI clearance.
  
• U.S. citizenship.
  
• Five years of experience in technical writing, technical editing, or content analysis roles.
  

Additional Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience collaborating with subject matter experts and managing formal review cycles and approvals.
  
• Strong understanding of content strategy principles, including audience analysis, purpose definition, lifecycle management, governance, and measurement.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and collaboration tools, including Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
  
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a strong command of grammar, clarity, tone, consistency, and AP Style.
  
• Proven ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritize work in fast-moving environments, particularly for time-sensitive communications.
  
• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in fully or partially virtual environments, with strong proficiency in SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook.
  
• Experience using analytics, feedback mechanisms, or user insights to improve content effectiveness and reduce support or clarification requests.
  
• Knowledge of web accessibility best practices, including heading structure, descriptive link text, and plain language principles.
  
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and writing conventions (e.g., severity ratings, recommended actions, mitigations, and indicators of compromise).
  
• Knowledge of policy, current events, and issues affecting critical infrastructure.
  
• Experience supporting government clients and delivering results both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  

Job Location

• Hybrid position. Must be in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and able to visit the client site in Northern Virginia as needed.
  

Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer . Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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 Candidateaccommodation@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.

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted . This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com . We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

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 based on full-time employment is :
$89,649.00 - $152,404.00

Virginia Client Office (VA88)