Technical Writer

Peraton is seeking a Technical Writer onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD.

• Create, edit, and maintain a wide range of technical documents, including system manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), user guides, engineering documentation, training materials, and contract deliverables.
• Translate highly technical information into clear, concise, and accessible content for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Collaborate with engineers, SMEs, developers, analysts, and program leadership to gather source material and validate technical accuracy.
• Ensure all documentation complies with customer standards, contract requirements, and applicable federal guidelines (e.g., DoD, DHS, IC, NIST).
• Develop and maintain document templates, style guides, and version‑control processes to support documentation consistency.
• Review and edit documents for grammar, clarity, organization, and compliance with Peraton and customer standards.
• Support proposal writing, technical volumes, and other business development documentation as needed.
• Manage documentation repositories and configuration control using approved tools (e.g., Confluence, SharePoint, Git, Jira).
• Provide mentorship or guidance to junior writers and contribute to documentation process improvements.
• Participate in technical meetings, design reviews, and customer briefings to capture requirements and updates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s with 5 years of experience, MS +3, PhD +0; 4 years of additional work experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Requires active Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Demonstrated ability to produce high‑quality documentation with minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of technical concepts such as systems engineering, cybersecurity, software development, or IT operations.
• Proficiency with documentation tools such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Confluence, SharePoint, Visio, or similar platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple concurrent deliverables.
• Experience with Agile development environments and tools (Jira, GitLab, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD, IC, or federal civilian agencies.
• Familiarity with NIST standards, RMF documentation, or system accreditation packages.
• Knowledge of XML‑based documentation or structured authoring tools.
• Experience contributing to proposals or technical volumes.