Mid-Level Technical Writer with Security Clearance

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Job description

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 do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Responsibilities Peraton is seeking a Mid-level Technical Writer with an Active Secret Clearance. Work will be 100% onsite in the King George/Dahlgren area supporting our Department of Defense (DoD) customer. No remote work or hybrid schedule. As part of a highly talented, motivated and high performing team, you will support an exciting program which involves composing technical documentation to including manuals, training materials guides, proposal and reports. Other duties to include setting guidelines and standard procedures for producing documents, establishing documentation schedules, and serving as editing point for final documents. Responsible for creating documents from technical information provided by technical staff or ensuring documents produced by technical staff are consistent with formats and standards. Join us and be part of the next generation of innovators as we blaze a trail forward in our industry and company. Responsibilities to include but no limited to: Prepare publication of documents through the NSWCDD public document process
Responsible for submitting and tracking the release of the approval process
Perform technical writing for technical and administrative publications
Conduct the configuration control and maintain cognizant oversight at all stages of document generation and maintenance
Perform technical writing for system test procedures, user operation instruction manuals, and preventative maintenance and troubleshooting procedures
Perform technical editing of existing Government documents and presentations to ensure technical consistency, format consistency, and proper grammar
Interacting with gov't senior leadership as well as other individuals across organizations.
Any other tasks assigned by the customer.
Qualifications Qualifications: Must possess an Active Secret Clearance
Must have previous experience or possess strong knowledge of combat systems
At least three (3) years of experience which includes gathering, analyzing, and composing technical information into clear, readable documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel
Experience composing technical documents including, user's manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports in accordance with technical documentation guidelines and standards, editing functional descriptions, system specifications, user's manuals, special reports, or any other customer deliverables and documents ensuring grammatical correctness, and conducting research while ensuring the use of proper technical terminology
Strong working knowledge of classified and unclassified military standards and specifications
Experience in classified document marking, handling, and tracking
Strong attentional to detail is a must
Experience with documentation and data formatting tools and Microsoft Office Applications
Must be a quick self-starter and have a strong attention to detail in a fast paced environment
Ability to work independently and with others, across multiple organizations, to meet established goals within schedule-driven timeline
Previous experience working with the DoD customer is a huge plus
High School level plus some advanced training; Minimum of 3 years
Target Salary Range $51,000 - $82,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range EEO An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran. Our Values Benefits At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way. Paid Time-Off and Holidays
Retirement
Life & Disability Insurance
Career Development
Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
Paid Parental Leave
Additional Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Care

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