Description

Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth are at the forefront.

Join us to be part of meaningful work that drives national impact and grow your career alongside exceptional peers.

Job Summary

As a Technical Writer at ARETUM, you will play a crucial role in producing high-quality technical documentation for our government clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide review and editing of technical documents in preparation for publication to external agencies or for internal use
• Creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for a wide array of cybersecurity business use but including being able to take technical jargon and express it in business user terms
• Provide editing for multiple document types for content and flow, clarity and accuracy, spelling/grammar
• Able to tailor documents using Government style guides – able to use MS Word to build organizational structure to documents such as Table of Contents, Table of Figures, management of headers, etc.
• Work with subject matter experts, clients, and stakeholders to collect data for developing and maintaining products and documentation
• Able to brainstorm on useful graphics, charts, figures to enhance a presentation – solid skill level in helping build out this information
• Work with subject matter experts, clients, and stakeholders to collect and provide support in synthesizing data for end documentation
• Assist stakeholders with developing and reviewing presentations and graphics that are consistent with approved style guides and standards
• Act as a developer, guide, and resource to others in developing editing/writing resources (e.g. e-mail etiquette, quality assurance checklists/document templates)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Writing, or a related field
• 3 years of professional experience in editing and writing (preferably in technical fields such as Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering)
• Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for following checklists and procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint
• Excellent research, data gathering, analytical, critical thinking, and listening skills
• Strong organization skills in juggling multiple requests – able to prioritize and communicate with the client to meet deadlines
• Capable of interacting with multiple layers of staff including executive level Government personnel

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)