Requirements Technical Writer

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Fort Meade, MD, USA
In-Office
104K-166K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Security • Cybersecurity • Defense
Do the can't be done.
The Role
Prepares, reviews, revises, and maintains technical documentation supporting Intelligence Community mission activities. Creates operations documentation, implementation guides, end-user guides, standard operating procedures, policies, and technical publications. Researches technical subjects, gathers information from multiple sources, drafts technical requirements, and translates complex information into clear written materials for broad audiences.
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Responsibilities

Peraton is hiring a Requirements Technical Writer to join our Cyber Mission business unit in Jessup, MD. As a Technical Writer on our team, you will support one of the largest enterprise-wide engineering contracts within the Intelligence Community. This is a full-time position requiring 1880 hours of support per year; and work is performed at a customer location.

You will provide dedicated assistance in the preparation, review, revision and maintenance of technical documents to support the unit’s mission. You will write and edit technical documentation for all supported organizations activities; create documentation for operations; produce implementation guides and end-user guides for capabilities – Standard Operating Procedures and policies; Researching technical subject matter, organizing information from multiples sources, and expressing technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers.#MDFSP #AJCM

Qualifications

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:

  • Eight(8) 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 TW 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.
  • Experience conducting research and drafting technical requirements.
  • Ability to gather technical information and prepare written text.
  • 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 an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Poly must be within the last 10 years. 

Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:

  • Must be self-starter capable of working tasks to completion without direct immediate oversight.
  • Basic understanding of SIGINT concepts and terminology.

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.

Peraton Overview

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.

Target Salary Range$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. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Skills Required

  • Eight years of experience as a technical writer supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university, or four additional years of technical writing experience substituted for the degree
  • Understanding of basic concepts, including grammar concepts, and ability to write technical copy for various document types
  • Experience preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides, manuals, and technical publications
  • Experience conducting research and drafting technical requirements
  • Ability to gather technical information and prepare written text
  • Skill using multiple word processing and presentation tools, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
  • Ability to write technical copy for programs or projects of similar complexity
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; polygraph must be within the last 10 years
  • Ability to work independently and complete tasks without immediate oversight
  • Basic understanding of SIGINT concepts and terminology

Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Peraton and has not been reviewed or approved by Peraton.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare offerings are described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and specialty programs like virtual physical therapy and surgical/cancer care navigation. Medical coverage is also characterized as a standout part of the overall package in terms of perceived quality.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is repeatedly positioned as a strong component of total rewards. The 401(k) benefit is frequently singled out as one of the most valued parts of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off benefits are positioned as robust, including PTO, holidays, paid sick days, and floating holidays, with some roles offering notably generous accrual. Leave breadth is reinforced by related programs such as short/long-term disability and bereavement leave.

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The Company
HQ: Reston, VA
18,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

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.

Why Work With Us

We are fearlessly solving the world’s most complex challenges to keep people safe and secure. You can be a part of protecting and promoting that freedom around the world.

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