Technical Writer

Join Peraton's dynamic team as we seek a talented Technical Writer to contribute to our Cyber Mission business unit based in Fort Meade, Maryland. In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in supporting one of the largest enterprise-wide engineering contracts within the Intelligence Community.

As a Technical Writer with Peraton, you will engage in a full-time position, dedicating 1880 hours per year to this exciting opportunity. The work is conducted at a customer location, providing you with a direct connection to the mission at hand. Your primary responsibility will be to provide invaluable support in the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents essential for the success of the unit.

In this role, you will be instrumental in crafting and refining technical documentation for all activities across supported organizations. Your expertise will be crucial in developing documentation for operations, including the production of implementation guides and end-user manuals for various capabilities, such as Standard Operating Procedures.

Additionally, as a Technical Writer at Peraton, you will be tasked with creating and formatting technical publications derived from diverse sources, including pamphlets, technical drawings, and consultations with technical personnel. Your responsibilities will extend to producing field, data definitions, and data flow documentation to ensure clarity and precision in conveying critical information.

To excel in this role, you will leverage your skills in tracking and monitoring tasking while utilizing automated data systems and research tools. These abilities will be essential in meeting deadlines and contributing to the seamless flow of operations within the Cyber Mission business unit.

If you are ready to be part of a forward-thinking organization, contributing to impactful initiatives within the Intelligence Community, Peraton welcomes your application for this challenging yet rewarding Technical Writer position. Join us in our commitment to excellence and innovation as we shape the future of intelligence and cybersecurity.

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:

• Six (6) years of experience as a Technical Writer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional Technical Writing experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Understanding of basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), ability to be responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents.
• Experience in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications.
• Ability to gather technical information, and prepare written text.
• Ability to maintain a current internal documentation library.
• Skilled in use of multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio etc.
• Must understand basic concepts and write technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity.
• Position requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. 

Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:

• Must be self-starter capable of working tasks to completion without direct immediate oversight.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
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Peraton is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.