Technical Writer, Associate

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an experienced Technical Writer capable of writing software release notes, uses cases, manuals for the complex software tool NiagaraFiles. The candidate should have some mission data format knowledge, highly experienced with Confluence and maintaining information within the tool. Responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation. Writes and edits technical documentation for all the project’s hardware and software to include installation, configuration and how-to documentation. Creates code documentation for software; produces implementation guides and end-user guides for capabilities; provides field, data definition, and data flow documentation and formats technical publications from pamphlets, technical drawings, and consultations with technical personnel and other available resources.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph is required
• Two (2) years experience as a TW in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required
  • Two (2) years of additional TW experience may be substituted for an Associate’s degree

 

Desired Skills:

• Self starter who can work independently
• Understanding of software development, Agile practices
• Creating and maintaining project information in Confluence
• Writing software release notes

 

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical National Security programs, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

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.

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.