Job description
Technical Writer
Koniag Management Solutions, LLC (KMS), a Koniag Government Services company, is looking for a highly qualified, experienced, and self-motivated individual to perform the duties of a Technical Writer to support KMS and our government customer in the DC Metro area. This position requires a Secret Clearance.
We offer highly competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
The Technical Writer will prepare instruction manuals, how-to guides, journal articles, and other supporting documents to communicate security and cyber security technical information. They also will develop, gather, and disseminate technical information through an organization's communications channels.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with all communications on information security and Privacy to the USAID community on behalf of the CISO/CPO;
- Determine the needs of users of technical security documentation;
- Study security product samples and communicate with security requirements designers and developers;
- Work with technical staff to make security and cyber products easier to use;
- Organize and write supporting content for security;
- Use photographs, drawings, diagrams, animation, and charts that increase stakeholder's understanding;
- Select appropriate medium for message or audience, such as manuals or online videos;
- Standardize content across platforms and media;
- Gather user feedback to update and improve content;
- Revise content as new issues arise;
- Provide cybersecurity and privacy technical writing support to all IA functional areas.
Required Qualifications:
- Knowledge and experience with cybersecurity and privacy awareness and training programs, and Section 508 compliance
- 2 years of Technical Writing related experience. Substitution Advanced degree equivalent to two (2) years of experience.
- Experience supporting information technology projects and/or programs, preferably in cybersecurity
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize duties based on shifting demands
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable:
- College degree in English, Communications, or relevant field
- Experience with:
- Developing system, policy, templates for an information technology program
- US Agency for International Development
- Cyber Security
Working Environment & Conditions
This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or to apply to a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations. This contact information is used for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire on a status of your application.
KMS is an 8(a) certified company, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, Inc., an Alaska Native Regional Corporation and part of the Koniag Government Services Sector. KMS provides a range of professional services for cyber intelligence and information technologies capabilities to the Federal Government, Civilian, and commercial markets to further the nation's national security and civilian service missions. KMS addresses some of our country’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Cyber Intelligence, Business Analysis, Emergency Preparedness and Contingency Planning.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352
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