Technical Writer/Editor / Active Secret

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Arlington, VA, USA
In-Office
80K-128K Annually
Expert/Leader
Aerospace • Information Technology • Security • Cybersecurity • Defense
Do the can't be done.
The Role
Prepare, edit, design, and publish written and visual materials for government users across print, web, and electronic media. Coordinate stakeholder input, fact-checking, graphic design, content administration, and communications. Ensure consistent messaging, branding, and updates across digital and printed products. The role requires cybersecurity or IT security writing experience and an active Secret clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI.
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Responsibilities

Peraton is hiring an experienced Technical Writer/Editor to become part of our Federal Strategic Cyber Group.


Location: On-site in Arlington, VA.

(After 90-days of employment, flex/hybrid may be considered)


In this role, you will: 

  • Prepare, design and publish documents and media that are distributed to a large government, national and international user-base.
  • Coordinate stakeholder input, fact-checking, and integration of written text and graphic design work as necessary.
  • Support the implementation, publishing, and distribution of website and content administration and stakeholder communications.
  • Ensure consistency of messaging and updates across all printed materials and online content.
  • Transform stakeholders’ ideas into engaging visuals, products, and graphics to fully communicate campaigns and projects while adhering to brand guidelines and ensuring proper messaging is being executed in all products (web and print).

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:


  • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years’ experience, 6 years’ with Masters degree.  
  • Demonstrated cybersecurity/IT security professional writing experience.
  • Experience in the coordination of publications and other collateral material using both print and electronic media including the web and desktop publishing software to draft, edit, and lay out material for distribution.
  • U.S. citizenship required. 
  • Active Secret security clearance is required with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.

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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$80,000 - $128,000. 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

  • Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of experience, or 6 years with a master's degree
  • Cybersecurity or IT security professional writing experience
  • Experience coordinating publications and collateral materials across print, electronic, web, and desktop publishing formats
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Active Secret security clearance
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance

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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