Cyber Security Technical Writer

About the role

CACI’s Agile Solution Factory (ASF) is hiring a Technical Writer for its cybersecurity team in Ashburn, VA. The role embeds directly within a cyber team and is responsible for all documentation requirements supporting Agile software development for the Department of Defense. The position requires a fast‑learning, organized, and productive writer who can thrive in a mature Scrum‑based environment and collaborate with a geographically dispersed, technically diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Produce technical project documentation, reports, brochures, manuals, and training materials for a wide range of uses.
• Own iterative updates to product user manuals, including graphics, formatting, editing, and deployment of all material to production.
• Conform to all project standards to ensure high‑quality documentation.
• Manage the project team documentation repository to ensure effective file management.
• Develop copy that adheres to best practices regarding document structure and logical flow.
• Interface effectively with SMEs and managers at all levels, leveraging excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Provide regular input to ongoing team workload estimation efforts.
• Ensure completion of all committed documentation tasks in parallel with software code development, including frequent refactoring and tuning of artifacts.
• Develop new and refine existing technical writing processes to enhance quality and productivity.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship with eligibility for a Secret security clearance (or higher).
• 8+ years of demonstrated technical writing experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
• Experience with desktop publishing, automated work processing, and web‑based user guide publishing.
• Expertise in Microsoft Word, including template design and macro functionality.
• Knowledge of document and repository management practices.
• Ability to apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts and contribute to innovative ideas.
• Proven track record solving unusually complicated problems with creative, resourceful solutions.
• Strong attention to detail, collaboration skills, and the ability to work independently.
• Extensive technical vocabulary and contextual understanding of technical terminology.
• Minimum five years of experience in incremental software development projects using an Agile Scrum approach.
• Understanding of the full software development life cycle, including planning, requirements management, configuration management, quality assurance, and release management.
• Desired: Understanding of cybersecurity documentation, RMF, ATO package requirements, and direct experience supporting the Department of Defense or U.S. Army.

What You Can Expect

A culture of integrity where character and innovation are central. Employees enjoy an environment of trust, autonomy, and flexible time‑off benefits, along with robust learning resources to support personal and professional growth. The team is high‑performing, mission‑focused, and dedicated to safeguarding the nation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Wellness programs
• Financial and retirement plans
• Family support resources
• Continuing education opportunities
• Generous time‑off benefits, including flexible time off

Pay

Proposed salary range: $84,900 – $178,400, dependent on factors such as geographic location, contract labor categories, experience, skills, education, and certifications.