Senior Cyber Technical Writer — RMF, DoD & IC Docs

Peraton; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Cyber Technical Writer to support a DoD-focused PMO in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role translates highly technical cyber concepts into clear, compliant documentation for engineers, analysts, and leadership while meeting federal standards.

Responsibilities include developing SSPs, CONOPS, RMF artifacts, and cyber playbooks; coordinating with SMEs; and producing briefs, memos, and performance reports in a fast-paced mission environment.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Proven experience in technical writing within cybersecurity, intelligence, defense, or federal environments.
• Ability to synthesize complex technical information from SMEs into structured documentation.
• Excellent editing, grammar, and communication skills for technical and executive audiences.
• Experience supporting PMOs or large federal programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain advanced technical documentation including SSPs, CONOPS, SOPs, RMF artifacts, and cyber playbooks.
• Translate complex cybersecurity concepts into clear content for diverse stakeholders.
• Produce program briefs, decision memos, minutes, and risk/performance reports aligned with DoD frameworks.
• Collaborate with cyber SMEs and engineers to validate accuracy and reflect current configurations.
• Ensure compliance with DoD/NIST standards and security policies.
• Create classified and unclassified documentation with proper handling procedures.
• Develop executive communications including intelligence summaries and risk assessments.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews for clarity, accuracy, and PMO/style guidance.
• Mentor junior writers and contribute to documentation standards across the PMO.
• Assist in proposal development with technical volumes and past performance narratives.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Technical writing

RMF/NIST knowledge

Independent worker

Stakeholder communication

Education

BS/BA in a related field

MS/MA acceptable with +4 years experience

Tools

Confluence

SharePoint

Visio

Jira

MS Office Suite

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Cyber Technical Writer to support a DoD-focused PMO in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role translates highly technical cyber concepts into clear, compliant documentation for engineers, analysts, and leadership while meeting federal standards.

Responsibilities include developing SSPs, CONOPS, RMF artifacts, and cyber playbooks; coordinating with SMEs; and producing briefs, memos, and performance reports in a fast-paced mission environment.