Senior Technical Writer / Editor

Peraton
Herndon, Virginia, US
$86K-$138K a year
Full-time

Senior Technical Writer / Editor

Job Locations : US US-HI-Halawa

Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.

Requisition ID 2024-149565 Position Category Publications & Graphics Art Clearance SecretResponsibilities

Peraton is seeking a highly qualified Sr. Technical Writer / Editor in support of the upcoming LONG-RANGE ENTERPRISE INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, AND RECONNAISSANCE ACTIVITY (LEIA) in Honolulu, HI, supporting a DoD customer.

As part of a highly talented, motivated, and high-performing team, you will support an exciting, fast-paced program with regional and global importance.

Technical Writer / Editors must possess the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely. This position requires excellent interpersonal skills in order to elicit detailed information from subject-matter experts, in addition to advanced writing and editing skills.

They participate and collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects and initiatives, interact with subject-matter-experts in content development, and support the development of contract reports and other deliverables.

Technical Editors must be adept in document creation using applications such as Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Duties include but are not limited to :

  • Documenting the specifications, design, features, and operation of applications
  • Writing and editing user manuals, help systems, and other technical documents
  • Assisting in the writing of Stored Procedures and Triggers as needed in database development
  • Designing and formatting documents using document-creation software
  • Interviewing developers and other technical resource personnel to ensure the accuracy of all information presented
  • Reviewing and editing documentation and diagrams of engineering and design activities. Some positions may require shift work and / or an ability to work a non-standard work schedule.

Qualifications

Required qualifications :

10+ years' experience with an Associate degree OR 8 years' experience with a bachelor's degree OR 6 years' experience with a Masters Degree OR 4 years' experience with a PhD;

additional experience may be considered in lieu of education

  • A DoD Secret clearance is required. Higher clearance is preferred.
  • At least 5 years of experience as a Technical Writer on another contract of similar scope
  • Experience in the coordination of publications and other collateral material using both print and electronic media including the web and desktop publishing software to draft, edit, and lay out material for distribution.

Peraton Overview

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.

Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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