Technical Writer / Policy Media Specialist– DOT
Medium, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Title:
Technical Writer / Policy Media Specialist
Location: Washington, DC
Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full-time
Potential for Telework: offsite work granted in advance in writing by the COR
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Clearable
Employee Type: W2 or 1099
Citizenship: US Citizen, no Dual Citizenship
Overview: NexThreat is seeking an experienced Technical Writer / Policy Media Specialist who will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and publishing cybersecurity policy documents, training materials, and communications media that support DOT cybersecurity governance, workforce training, and awareness initiatives. This role ensures policy and technical content is clear, consistent, and operationally usable.
Primary Responsibilities:
Draft, edit, and maintain cybersecurity and information assurance policies, standards, procedures, and guidance
Support development of Compendiums, IT Implementation Memoranda (ITIMs), Cyber Technical Bulletins (CTBs), and job aids
Develop training materials, desk guides, and supporting documentation for cybersecurity awareness and role-based training
Support policy lifecycle activities, including draft reviews, comment adjudication, and leadership approval preparation
Maintain policy inventories and document libraries using SharePoint and MS Teams
Ensure all written materials meet DOT quality standards (clarity, accuracy, grammar, consistency)
Develop communications and media supporting cybersecurity awareness campaigns and events
Create visual aids, diagrams, and presentation materials to support executive and workforce communications
Coordinate with Lead Cybersecurity Specialist to ensure alignment with current policy and technical direction
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, English, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum
5–7 years
of experience writing cybersecurity, IT, or compliance documentation
Demonstrated experience supporting federal policy or governance programs
Familiarity with
NIST SP 800-53, NIST CSF, Zero Trust, ICAM, and federal cybersecurity terminology
Experience using
SharePoint, MS Teams, and Microsoft Office
for document management and collaboration
Strong editing, proofreading, and document quality assurance skills
Ability to translate complex technical material into clear, actionable guidance
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Location: Washington, DC
Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full-time
Potential for Telework: offsite work granted in advance in writing by the COR
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Clearable
Employee Type: W2 or 1099
Citizenship: US Citizen, no Dual Citizenship
Overview: NexThreat is seeking an experienced Technical Writer / Policy Media Specialist who will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and publishing cybersecurity policy documents, training materials, and communications media that support DOT cybersecurity governance, workforce training, and awareness initiatives. This role ensures policy and technical content is clear, consistent, and operationally usable.
Primary Responsibilities:
Draft, edit, and maintain cybersecurity and information assurance policies, standards, procedures, and guidance
Support development of Compendiums, IT Implementation Memoranda (ITIMs), Cyber Technical Bulletins (CTBs), and job aids
Develop training materials, desk guides, and supporting documentation for cybersecurity awareness and role-based training
Support policy lifecycle activities, including draft reviews, comment adjudication, and leadership approval preparation
Maintain policy inventories and document libraries using SharePoint and MS Teams
Ensure all written materials meet DOT quality standards (clarity, accuracy, grammar, consistency)
Develop communications and media supporting cybersecurity awareness campaigns and events
Create visual aids, diagrams, and presentation materials to support executive and workforce communications
Coordinate with Lead Cybersecurity Specialist to ensure alignment with current policy and technical direction
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, English, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum
5–7 years
of experience writing cybersecurity, IT, or compliance documentation
Demonstrated experience supporting federal policy or governance programs
Familiarity with
NIST SP 800-53, NIST CSF, Zero Trust, ICAM, and federal cybersecurity terminology
Experience using
SharePoint, MS Teams, and Microsoft Office
for document management and collaboration
Strong editing, proofreading, and document quality assurance skills
Ability to translate complex technical material into clear, actionable guidance
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