Responsibilities
The Senior Technical Writer's responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Write and edit communication materials, including blog posts, news articles, and interviews
Write and edit formal products that detail the customer's scientific conclusions on topics of interest
Conduct interviews with technical individuals to extract information for relevant and interesting communications
Translate complex technical topics into written communications that are accessible and understandable by non-technical individuals
Recommend new written communication products that will enhance the reputation of the organization's public-facing image
Ensure publication deadlines are met for all communication materials
Contribute to an organization style guide
Qualifications
Required:
Must possess exceptional writing skills and be able to compose engaging and accurate content
Must possess experience authoring and editing formal disseminated intelligence products
Ability to translate technical information into acessible and engaging content
Ability to think strategically and identify ways to improve communication efforts
Experience writing for executive audiences
Must be resourceful and take initiative even when given minimal direction
Superior time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
Must have active TS/SCI w/poly
Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
Desired:
Experience conducting interviews and editing interview material into compelling and engaging written content
Knowledge of content mangement systems such as Joomla or WordPress
Experience developing and implementing successful communication strategies
Ability to improve the communication acumen of personnel within the office via constructive feedback, coaching, and training
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, 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 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
$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
full time