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!

• 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.

• 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. 

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.