External Job Posting Title Technical Writer / CDRL Analyst

Peraton; Idaho; On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a skilled technical writer to own CDRL deliverables and program documentation for a DoD health/ EHR project in Idaho. You will interpret DIDs, coordinate across SMEs and security teams, and shepherd documents through formal government submissions.

The role emphasizes rigorous editing, structured editorial judgment, and adherence to federal submission standards, with a potential for overtime and bonuses depending on contract specifics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree + 2 yrs; Master’s + 0 yrs; Associate’s + 4 yrs; or 6 yrs experience without a degree.
• Federal facility access / background investigation clearance
• US citizenship required
• Signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) by Day 1.

Responsibilities

• Author, edit, and format CDRL deliverables to DID and DD-1423 requirements
• Interpret DIDs and translate contractual requirements into compliant deliverables
• Coordinate across SMEs, PMO, security, and training to assemble multi-contributor documents
• Manage review cycles, version control, and formal Government submissions
• Produce SOPs, run-books, configuration guides, and after-action reports
• Maintain the deliverable tracker and support compliance matrix activities

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

DID / DD-1423 knowledge

Federal/DoD program experience

Education

Education & experience requirements

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

SharePoint

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

You turn messy technical reality into clean, compliant deliverables the Government actually wants to read.

Position Overview

Owns CDRL deliverable production and program documentation across the AFRH deployment. Interprets DIDs, assembles multi-contributor documents, and shepherds them through formal submission.

What You'll Do

• Author, edit, and format CDRL deliverables to DID and DD-1423 requirements
• Interpret DIDs and translate contractual requirements into compliant deliverables
• Coordinate across SMEs, PMO, security, and training to assemble multi-contributor documents
• Manage review cycles, version control, and formal Government submissions
• Produce SOPs, run-books, configuration guides, and after-action reports
• Maintain the deliverable tracker and support compliance matrix activities

*** Contingent upon Contract award ***

Qualifications

Required

Required Skills & Experience

• Technical writing and editing on a Federal / DoD program with CDRL deliverables
• Fluency with DIDs, DD-1423, and formal Government submission processes
• Microsoft Office / Adobe Acrobat / SharePoint fluency
• Clean, structured editorial judgment — you make documents better, not just longer

Specific Requirements

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's + 2 yrs; Master's + 0 yrs; Associate's + 4 yrs; or 6 yrs experience without a degree.
• Federal facility access / background investigation clearance
• US. citizenship required.
• Signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) by Day 1.

Desired

Preferred Certifications & Qualifications

• Prior experience with health-IT or EHR program documentation preferred
• Society for Technical Communication (STC) certification
• Prior MHS GENESIS, DHA, or VA documentation experience
• Section 508 accessibility fluency

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. 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.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed athttps://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO

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