Technical Writer

Peraton is seeking a Technical Writer onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD.

• Create, edit, and maintain a wide range of technical documents, including system manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), user guides, engineering documentation, training materials, and contract deliverables.
• Translate highly technical information into clear, concise, and accessible content for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Collaborate with engineers, SMEs, developers, analysts, and program leadership to gather source material and validate technical accuracy.
• Ensure all documentation complies with customer standards, contract requirements, and applicable federal guidelines (e.g., DoD, DHS, IC, NIST).
• Develop and maintain document templates, style guides, and version‑control processes to support documentation consistency.
• Review and edit documents for grammar, clarity, organization, and compliance with Peraton and customer standards.
• Support proposal writing, technical volumes, and other business development documentation as needed.
• Manage documentation repositories and configuration control using approved tools (e.g., Confluence, SharePoint, Git, Jira).
• Provide mentorship or guidance to junior writers and contribute to documentation process improvements.
• Participate in technical meetings, design reviews, and customer briefings to capture requirements and updates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s with 5 years of experience, MS +3, PhD +0; 4 years of additional work experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Requires active Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Demonstrated ability to produce high‑quality documentation with minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of technical concepts such as systems engineering, cybersecurity, software development, or IT operations.
• Proficiency with documentation tools such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Confluence, SharePoint, Visio, or similar platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple concurrent deliverables.
• Experience with Agile development environments and tools (Jira, GitLab, etc.)

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD, IC, or federal civilian agencies.
• Familiarity with NIST standards, RMF documentation, or system accreditation packages.
• Knowledge of XML‑based documentation or structured authoring tools.
• Experience contributing to proposals or technical volumes.

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.

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.