Technical Writer / CDRL Analyst

Peraton; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Technical Writer / CDRL Analyst to own deliverable production for the AFRH deployment, interpreting DIDs and coordinating across SMEs, PMO, security, and training to ensure compliant submissions.

This role requires federal DoD documentation experience, strong editing skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and SharePoint. US citizenship is required and NDA may be needed.

Qualifications

• 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

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

DIDs

DD-1423

Federal DoD program

Education

Bachelor's + 2 yrs

Master's + 0 yrs

Associate's + 4 yrs

6 yrs experience w/o degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

SharePoint

Job description

Technical Writer / CDRL Analyst

Job Locations

US

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 at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.

Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate's own.

EEO

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