Technical Writer

Peraton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Technical Writer in Washington, D.C. to develop and maintain technical documentation supporting cybersecurity operations and classified programs. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in technical writing and familiarity with document management processes.

The role includes working within a SCIF environment and collaborating with technical teams to produce clear documentation under federal guidelines. Benefits include a competitive salary and potential for clearance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical writing within a government environment.
• Ability to produce clear and professional documentation.
• Strong understanding of document lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical documentation.
• Collaborate with technical teams to gather information.
• Ensure documentation complies with federal formatting requirements.

Skills

Technical writing

Document management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, or related discipline

Tools

SharePoint

Confluence

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Overview

Technical Writer

Job Locations: US-DC-Washington

Requisition ID: 2026-166890
Position Category: Information Technology
Clearance: CBOSS Agency Clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and maintain technical documentation supporting cybersecurity operations, classified programs, and enterprise IT initiatives.
• Work within a SCIF environment to produce, manage, and publish classified documentation in accordance with federal security protocols and handling procedures.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process documentation, executive briefings, technical reports, and customer-facing deliverables.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers, analysts, program managers, government stakeholders, and technical teams to gather information and translate complex concepts into clear, concise documentation.
• Manage document lifecycle activities including drafting, editing, version control, stakeholder reviews, revisions, approvals, and final publication.
• Coordinate multiple concurrent projects while meeting aggressive deadlines and rapid turnaround requirements.
• Ensure documentation complies with organizational standards, federal formatting requirements, classification guidelines, and quality assurance processes.
• Participate in project meetings, reviews, and working groups to capture requirements and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Incorporate feedback from leadership, technical reviewers, and customers to continuously improve deliverables.
• Support executive communications and strategic initiatives through the creation of polished, professional written materials.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with government regulations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Journalism, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in technical writing, documentation management, or communications support within a government or highly regulated environment (3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD), 9 years with a HS Diploma
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear, concise, and professional technical and executive-level documentation.
• Experience developing SOPs, operational procedures, reports, white papers, and customer-facing deliverables.
• Strong understanding of document lifecycle management, editing, version control, and publication processes.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple high-priority deliverables with tight deadlines.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Active TS/SCI or Q/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Energy or other federal agencies.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts, terminology, and operational environments.
• Experience using collaboration and document management platforms such as SharePoint, Confluence, or Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Graphic design or data visualization experience for executive presentations and reports.

EEO

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