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Technical Writer

Peraton

Washington, DC · Posted September 17, 2026

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Responsibilities

Peraton has served as the prime contractor for this program since its inception in the 1980's. We provide high-level government leaders with reliable secure voice, video, and fax communications anytime, anywhere, in any environment in support of day-to-day operations. We support a secure, worldwide, high-performance communications network comprised of real-time interactive applications allowing complex national and worldwide communications. Peraton provides the O&M of the network infrastructure and its components. We provide integration for development of hardware and software solutions, and engineering support for the delivery of system, network, software, and security solutions.

In this role, you will develop and maintain clear and accurate technical documentation by translating complex information from engineers and SMEs into system documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.

Qualifications

Required:

An active/current TS/SCI Security Clearance is required.

High School diploma with at least 5 years of directly relevant experience.

Demonstrated experience creating system-level documentation such as architecture diagrams, interface specifications, data dictionaries, and user guides.

Strong ability to interpret technical information from SMEs, engineers, and system artifacts and translate it into clear, accurate documentation.

Experience managing a documentation repository using tools such as Confluence, SharePoint, Jira, or similar systems.

Proficiency with documentation, diagramming, and collaboration tools including Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, Confluence, and Jira.

Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to maintain accuracy across multiple concurrent documents.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.

Desired:

Experience supporting government programs and/or Department of Defense customers.

Strong investigative drive and listening skills, self-motivated individuals.

The ability to work under pressure and be flexible with their time.

Ability to prioritize and document tasks is a plus.

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. 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 do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

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.

EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.