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Lead Cybersecurity Technical Writer - Manager

Lafayette Group Inc. Arlington, VA

Arlington, VA

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$95k - $130k/yr Full time Manager Marketing Content Creation

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Job Description

Lafayette Group Inc. is hiring a Lead Cybersecurity Technical Writer for a hybrid role in Arlington, VA. This position combines editorial leadership with client-facing cybersecurity communication, helping ensure content is accurate, consistent, and publication-ready under time-sensitive deadlines. You will oversee refinement and quality assurance of cybersecurity content, supervise editorial workflows and staff, and coordinate expert reviews as the primary lead for editorial quality and content strategy.

Compensation: USD 95,000 to 130,000 per year. Work model: Hybrid / client-site (Arlington, VA).

What you will do

Oversee cybersecurity content development and editorial workflows across multiple products and workstreams.
Supervise and perform editing and refinement of technical content, including cybersecurity advisories, strategic guidance, and time-sensitive alerts.
Ensure each deliverable is clear, accurate, consistent, complete, and polished for its intended audience.
Lead stakeholder engagement efforts, including communication planning, prioritization, risk management, and integration of technical input with visual design.
Develop, document, and maintain editorial best practices by standardizing review processes and reinforcing quality control.
Apply and enforce consistent voice, style, structure, and terminology using established editorial standards and style guides (including AP Style).
Identify ambiguity, logical gaps, and inconsistent terminology, then recommend revisions that improve comprehension and credibility.
Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to validate technical accuracy and alignment with evolving cybersecurity threats, best practices, and frameworks.
Operate 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 help the team execute its mission effectively.

What you bring

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
At least 6 years of experience in technical writing, technical editing, or content analysis.
Experience managing formal reviews and approvals.
Knowledge of content strategy, including audience analysis, purpose, lifecycle management, governance, and measurement.
Experience collaborating with subject matter experts.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools: Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
Excellent writing and editing skills, including grammar, clarity, tone, and consistency (AP Style included).
Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments.

Preferred qualifications

Active TS security clearance and SCI eligibility; must have US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain DHS Suitability (EOD).
Experience working in virtual or hybrid environments using SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook.
Experience using analytics, feedback, and user insights to improve content and reduce support requests.
Knowledge of web accessibility, including heading structure, descriptive links, and plain language.
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and terminology, including severity ratings, mitigations, recommended actions, and indicators of compromise.
Knowledge of policies, current events, and issues affecting critical infrastructure.
Experience supporting government clients and delivering results independently and collaboratively.

Federal contract note: This position involves working on federal contracts requiring all workers to be U.S. Citizens. Some contracts may require the ability to obtain a security clearance.

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