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Senior Technical Writer

Peraton

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Public Trust
$51,000 - $82,000
Unspecified
IT - Tech Writing
Remote/Hybrid (Off-Site/Hybrid)

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

Peraton is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Writer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The qualified applicant will become part of Peraton's Defense Mission and Health Solutions Sector, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) team. This position requires a motivated individual with an expert knowledge of Word and other Microsoft Office products. Role is based out of Windsor Mill, MD and has option to work on site.

What you'll do:

  • Familiar with design layout
  • Knowledge of Section 508 Compliancy formatting
  • Ability to work with remotely, utilizing multiple communication tools
  • Team player/willingness to support team members
  • Adapts quickly to new systems, tools, and processes
  • Interested in learning new skills
Key Responsibilities:

  • Update the system documentation for the DME
  • Research mainframe programs/systems to document data
  • Develop internal newsletters and presentations (require grammatical accuracy and design skills)
  • Update organizational charts and system flows, using Visio
  • Review/format documents being posted on multiple websites for grammar
  • Work under pressure to meet all contract deliverable dates
  • Review/format documents for Section 508 compliance

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
  • 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA
  • Experience using Visio and Adobe Pro
  • Expert knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), especially Word
  • Ability to work well under tight time constraints, with a commitment to getting projects delivered on time
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Experience taking technical information and translating it to user-friendly terminology
  • Ability to take key points from an interview and write an article
  • US Citizenship is required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $51,000 - $82,000. 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
Public Trust
Employer
Peraton