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Technical Writer Journeyman

Peraton

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Top Secret/SCI
$66,000 - $106,000
Unspecified
IT - Tech Writing
Tampa, FL (On-Site/Office)

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. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview

About The Role

Join Peraton's mission-critical team supporting secure, real-time data delivery across complex operational environments in direct support of our nation's warfighters. If you are driven by national security and energized by cutting-edge C2ISR capabilities, sensor integration, and resilient data transport solutions, we invite you to join our team.

We are seeking highly cleared professionals who excel at the intersection of advanced communications infrastructure, distributed systems, and mission assurance-where reliability, security, and performance are paramount.

Specifically, we are looking for aTS/SCI cleared Technical Writer - Journeyman to support this mission in Tampa, Florida.

Responsibilities:

As a Technical Writer - Journeyman you will provide technical and management leadership for all equipment and information support functions across the Task Order. Your responsibilities include:
  • Supports documentation activities under supervision, assisting with formatting, editing, and coordination with technical teams. Gains exposure to TO deliverables, document creation tools, and audience-specific writing.
  • Draft and edit all program-level management deliverables for the TO, including the PMP, MSRs, and other core program management documentation, ensuring they are clear, coherent, and adhere to Government standards.
  • Ensure that content from individual PRDs is accurately and consistently integrated into overarching program reports and plans, maintaining a unified message, and assisting in structuring and editing the written PRDs themselves for clarity and completeness.
  • Curate and maintain the document library within the Task Order portal, ensuring all uploaded management-related deliverables (like MSRs and PMPs) are properly formatted, version-controlled, and accessible.
  • Executes documentation tasks with moderate autonomy, coordinating with technical teams and customer representatives to produce accurate, audience-tailored materials that support TO deliverables and lifecycle processes.
  • Develops and maintains technical and non-technical documentation for TO deliverables.
  • Collaborates with developers and SMEs to document specifications, features, and operations.
  • Designs and formats documents using approved software and templates.
  • Writes and edits user guides, manuals, and help systems.
  • Interviews technical personnel to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Adjusts tone and structure for diverse audiences.
  • Collaborates with graphic designers to create diagrams and charts.
  • Ensures documentation aligns with TO standards and Section F requirements.
  • Utilize the following TO Management & Financial Tracking Tools (Task Order portal, Microsoft Power Platform [Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate], G Invoicing API, ASSIST portal integration, variance analysis dashboards); Scheduling & Planning Tools (MS Project, GFP management modules, WBS tracking systems); Workflow & Tracking Tools (ServiceNow, Jira Service Desk, automated RIP/CTP/TAR workflows); Documentation & Knowledge Management Tools (SharePoint libraries, Confluence, Microsoft Search, lessons learned databases, video library repositories); Audit & Compliance Tools (Archer GRC, internal audit portals, Excel/SharePoint audit templates, configuration management database with version control); Reporting & Analytics Tools (Power BI with R/Python integration, Tableau, predictive analytics engines, trend analysis dashboards); Collaboration & Communication Tools (Teams, role based access via Azure AD, mobile access via Power Apps)
  • Utilize the following Role-Specific Tools: Confluence, SharePoint, Style Guide Repository, Version Control

Qualifications

Required qualifications:
  • Previous experience as a Technical Writer or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the CCMD level
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience with a BS/BA or 3 years' experience with an MS/MA or 0 years' experience with a PhD. or 9 years' without a degree or 7 years' experience with AS/AA
  • A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level
  • US citizenship is required

Desired Qualifications:
  • DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment.
Work Environment:
  • Location:Tampa, FL
  • On-site expectations: Full-time on-site presence required for equipment management and asset tracking
  • Travel:May require occasional travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites for logistics coordination and facility assessments

Why Join Us?
  • Be part of a mission-critical team supporting our nation's elite and its mission partners in delivering cutting-edge C2ISR capabilities
  • Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment supporting critical national security operations
  • Manage cutting-edge communications and sensor systems that directly impact operational readiness
  • Access to professional development opportunities and career growth within the intelligence and cybersecurity community
  • Opportunity to work with advanced tactical communications technologies and AISR systems

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Details

Target Salary Range: $66,000 - $106,000. 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.

Benefits Statement: 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 https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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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. Join Peraton and #DoTheCan'tBeDone

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Job Category
IT - Tech Writing
Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI
Employer
Peraton