Technical Writer
Akima Systems Engineering
Arlington, VA · Posted September 15, 2026
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About the job
The contractor shall provide specialized technical writing support to the Office of the Chief of Staff (OCoS).
This is a hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Arlington, VA. Apply today
Responsibilities
The contractor shall provide technical Writing Support to CISA Office of the Chief of Staff (OCoS). Work under this task includes, but is not limited to:
Responsibilities and deliverables related to executive task management and coordination.
Logging, assigning, tracking, and monitoring executive tasks, congressional inquiries, and internal programmatic action items using the agency’s official task management systems, to ensure thorough attention to each item.
Overseeing action milestones and proactively following up with action officers for timely, high-quality submissions.
Serving as the formal gatekeeper for incoming and outgoing packages, verifying that all required components, concurrences, and technical materials are complete prior to submission to senior leadership.
Evaluating incoming correspondence to determine the most appropriate internal routing, based on departmental expertise and leadership priorities.
Coordinating directly with program managers, component heads, and administrative staff to deconflict assignments and resolve writing or editing discrepancies before final sign-off.
Drafting and finalizing executive correspondence packages, including memos, formal letters, and background briefs.
Developing specialized response templates and desk guides outlining end-to-end task-tracking workflows.
Preparing weekly audit logs to document edited or drafted materials and verifying quality control checks for finalized and closed actions.
Exercise critical thinking when reviewing documentation and task updates to ensure every deliverable meets our high standards for accuracy and responsiveness
Qualifications
BA/BS (MA/MS preferred) in a relevant field (e.g., public policy, communications or public affairs, English, journalism, creative writing, technical writing, business and administration etc.)
Must have 5-6 years of technical writing and editing experience on policy directives, concepts of operations, policy guides and standard operating procedures.
Preferred previous experience/use of the CISA House Style Guide and CISA Writing Style Guide
Experience in writing communications for executive senior leadership.
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook, Power BI
Data extraction and analysis.
Active Secret Clearance is required.
“This position is contingent upon funding. Applicants selected may be offered the job but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.”
Job ID
2026-25667 Work Type
Hybrid Pay Range
$119,000 - $135,000 Benefits
Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees. Company Description
Work Where it Matters
RiverTech, an Akima company, is not just another federal professional solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At RiverTech, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, RiverTech provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, RiverTech provides innovative solutions to complex engineering and operational challenges and delivers wide-ranging services for mission support, systems engineering, and IT.
As a RiverTech employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
The contractor shall provide technical Writing Support to CISA Office of the Chief of Staff (OCoS). Work under this task includes, but is not limited to:
Responsibilities and deliverables related to executive task management and coordination.
Logging, assigning, tracking, and monitoring executive tasks, congressional inquiries, and internal programmatic action items using the agency’s official task management systems, to ensure thorough attention to each item.
Overseeing action milestones and proactively following up with action officers for timely, high-quality submissions.
Serving as the formal gatekeeper for incoming and outgoing packages, verifying that all required components, concurrences, and technical materials are complete prior to submission to senior leadership.
Evaluating incoming correspondence to determine the most appropriate internal routing, based on departmental expertise and leadership priorities.
Coordinating directly with program managers, component heads, and administrative staff to deconflict assignments and resolve writing or editing discrepancies before final sign-off.
Drafting and finalizing executive correspondence packages, including memos, formal letters, and background briefs.
Developing specialized response templates and desk guides outlining end-to-end task-tracking workflows.
Preparing weekly audit logs to document edited or drafted materials and verifying quality control checks for finalized and closed actions.
Exercise critical thinking when reviewing documentation and task updates to ensure every deliverable meets our high standards for accuracy and responsiveness
BA/BS (MA/MS preferred) in a relevant field (e.g., public policy, communications or public affairs, English, journalism, creative writing, technical writing, business and administration etc.)
Must have 5-6 years of technical writing and editing experience on policy directives, concepts of operations, policy guides and standard operating procedures.
Preferred previous experience/use of the CISA House Style Guide and CISA Writing Style Guide
Experience in writing communications for executive senior leadership.
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook, Power BI
Data extraction and analysis.
Active Secret Clearance is required.
“This position is contingent upon funding. Applicants selected may be offered the job but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.”