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Senior Technical Writer

Peraton Herndon, VA
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Job description

We have a compelling opportunity for a Technical Writer to support the Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) in Linthicum, Maryland. This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities:

  • Plans, develops and manages technical writing activities in support of strategic planning, policy development, agreement management, and exercise planning and execution.
  • Writes, re-writes, and/or edits technical documents, white papers, reports, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences.
  • Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing DC3 stakeholders, observing the performance of mission execution methods, and referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals.
  • Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts. Conducts quality reviews of materials.
  • Translates complex data into user-friendly text for print and electronic publications, such as technical journals, user and training manuals, government proposals, websites, and podcasts.
  • Gathers information through research, statistical reports and interviews with technical staff.
  • Develops cataloging systems, and maintains records, files, electronic media and archiving of information for publications.
  • Assists in preparing material for technical seminars and business forums.
  • May assist in technical or business presentations in such meetings as business or customer needs require.
  • Selects or recommends the use of layouts, graphics, drawings, tables, exhibits, illustrations, charts, or storyboards to amplify or clarify the publication's objectives.
  • Gathers, analyzes, reports metrics, and identifies opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Requires BS and 0-2 years or a High School level plus some specialized training and 6 to 8 years of experience.
  • Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, paying close attention to details.
  • Ability to convey complex technical information such that information is easily understood.
  • Excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
  • Fluency in technical and common office software.
  • Experience with Federal and/or DoD documents and writing styles.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with Federal, DoD, and/or DC3 policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of Cybersecurity principles and organizational security policies.
  • Knowledge of risk management and mitigation processes.

Peraton Overview

Peraton 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 and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.

For Colorado Residents

  • Colorado Salary Minimum: $63,900
  • Colorado Salary Maximum: $154,800

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position, and is just one component of Peraton's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Peraton provides a variety of benefits to employees.

Salary range USD $63k to $154k annual
Date posted 1st November 2022
Commitment Full-Time
Place of work Fort Washington, MD
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