The contractor shall provide specialized legal and technical writing support to the Office of the Chief Counsel (OCC) primarily in support of Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act- (CIRCIA) related initiatives. In addition to general administrative and technical writing duties, the contractor must demonstrate proficiency in legal research, legal writing, and editing, with a mastery of legal citation standards (e.g., Bluebook).
This is a hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Arlington, VA. Apply today!
Responsibilities- Draft, edit, and review legal documents for accuracy, clarity, grammar, style, and compliance with legal citation standards (Bluebook) and for consistency with OCC and other Departmental requirements.
- Draft and revise legal guidance, internal policies, and procedures to ensure consistency, clarity, and adherence to OCC standards.
- Assist OCC attorneys and subject matter experts in developing and refining written materials for regulatory, compliance, and statutory purposes.
- Ensure all documents meet CISA, OCC, CIRCIA and document drafting handbook formatting, style, and compliance requirements, including proper legal citations and references.
- Prepare and edit responses to internal and external taskers, ensuring legal accuracy and completeness.
- Support OCC in the preparation and review of materials for regulatory submissions, stakeholder communications, and official correspondence.
- Maintain and update legal documentation to reflect changes in laws, regulations, or policies relevant to CIRCIA.
- Provide quality assurance and technical and legal editing for all CIRCIA-related documents, including legal memoranda, regulatory guidance, and official communications.
- Collaborate with OCC attorneys, CIRCIA Program Management Office (PMO) staff, and other stakeholders to gather information, verify guidelines, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of legal documents.
- Organize briefing materials and action items for OCC staff, leadership, and client program offices, ensuring legal compliance and proper documentation.
- Manage records in accordance with DHS Records Management Policy, including legal filings, scheduling, and archiving of documents.
Qualifications- Masters Degree plus 8 years experience OR Bachelors Plus 10 years experience
- Education must be in the following Fields: Law or Pre Law or Public Affairs, or Government or Political Science.
- Demonstrated experience in legal writing and editing, preferably in a government or regulatory environment.
- Mastery of legal citation standards (Bluebook) and legal document formatting.
- Strong research, analytical, and writing skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to collaborate with attorneys and subject matter experts to produce high-quality legal documents.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance.
- This is a hybrid position at this time and with a requirement to currently reside within driving distance of Arlington, VA.
Job ID2026-24696
Work TypeHybrid
Pay Range$135,000 - $143,000
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.
