Senior Technical Writer - Peraton
Halawa, HI
About the Job
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a highly qualified Sr. Technical Writer in support to 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. Join us and be part of the next generation of innovators as we blaze a trail forward for our Nation, industry and company.
Peraton will deliver a broad spectrum of Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Cyber Defense, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C6ISR) capabilities to support SOCPAC missions and it’s AORs. Capabilities include using air, maritime, ground, and space-based platforms to meet mission needs in an ever-changing threat and technology landscape. Our team will provide support to continuously evolve and leverage the latest technologies and best practices to rapidly refresh capabilities and ensure platforms and intelligence operations are optimized to support the SOCPAC missions.
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 (for example, applications developers), 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 TS/SCI clearance is required
- 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.
Desired Qualifications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to deliver outstanding results
#Leia
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.