Technical Writer

About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face.

Peraton Labs is seeking a Technical Writer to support its Electronic Warfare Systems organization. This position is located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland and requires on-site work five days a week.

• Perform high quality technical writing, editing, and formatting of deliverables/documents, including technical reports, briefings, white papers, software user manuals, and program management documentation, as defined by government team leads (GTLs), ensuring that written products are clear, concise and free of grammatical, spelling, and formatting errors.
• Become familiar with governing security classification guides and how to properly portion mark documents.
• Be knowledgeable on how to use relevant style guides when reviewing documents.
• Create and update existing templates based on project stakeholder requirements.
• Engage with authors, government team leads and senior personnel to better understand the subject matter.
• Be able to prioritize and balance multiple assignments.
• Maintain a document tracking system to monitor the document review process.
• Monitor deliverable statuses to maintain accountability, work with authors to implement changes, and communicate deliverable statuses to Government Leads.
• Mentor authors to resolve issues regarding clarity and conciseness and help them improve their writing skills and gain mastery of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and templates to more efficiently create project deliverables.
• Attend with and/or represent the client at various design reviews and meetings.
• Occasional overnight travel.

• Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Minimum 3 years experience and AS/AA or 2-year Technical School; or HS/GED with 10 years or military experience E4 and up.
• Experience in word processing to prepare complex and detailed documents with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Expertise in preparing and/or maintaining documentation pertaining to programming, systems operation, and user documentation.
• Expertise in translating business specifications into user documentation.
• Planning, writing, and maintaining systems and user support documentation efforts.
• Knowledge and understanding of documentation for the strategic weapon system and the weapon system equipment it supports, including targeting, operations, and training.
• Strong written communication.
• Excellent verbal communication.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Target Salary Range: $51,000 - $82,000. 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 role, 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.

Benefits:
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short-/long-term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at .

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