Technical Writer/Editor / Active Secret

Peraton; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Arlington, VA, is seeking an experienced Technical Writer/Editor to join our Federal Strategic Cyber Group. You will prepare, design and publish documents and media for a government and international audience.

Responsibilities include coordinating stakeholder input, fact-checking, and ensuring consistent messaging across print and web content while adhering to brand guidelines. U.S. citizenship and active security clearance are required with TS/SCI possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years’ experience, 6 years’ with Masters degree.
• Demonstrated cybersecurity/IT security professional writing experience.
• Experience in coordination of publications and other collateral material using both print and electronic media including the web and desktop publishing software to draft, edit, and lay out material for distribution.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Secret security clearance is required with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, design and publish documents and media that are distributed to a large government, national and international user-base.
• Coordinate stakeholder input, fact-checking, and integration of written text and graphic design work as necessary.
• Support the implementation, publishing, and distribution of website and content administration and stakeholder communications.
• Ensure consistency of messaging and updates across all printed materials and online content.
• Transform stakeholders’ ideas into engaging visuals, products, and graphics to fully communicate campaigns and projects while adhering to brand guidelines and ensuring proper messaging is being executed in all products (web and print).

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Cybersecurity writing

Publication coordination

Security clearance

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is hiring an experienced Technical Writer/Editor to become part of our Federal Strategic Cyber Group.

Location: On-site in Arlington, VA.

(After 90-days of employment, flex/hybrid may be considered)

In this role, you will:

• Prepare, design and publish documents and media that are distributed to a large government, national and international user-base.
• Coordinate stakeholder input, fact-checking, and integration of written text and graphic design work as necessary.
• Support the implementation, publishing, and distribution of website and content administration and stakeholder communications.
• Ensure consistency of messaging and updates across all printed materials and online content.
• Transform stakeholders’ ideas into engaging visuals, products, and graphics to fully communicate campaigns and projects while adhering to brand guidelines and ensuring proper messaging is being executed in all products (web and print).

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years’ experience, 6 years’ with Masters degree.
• Demonstrated cybersecurity/IT security professional writing experience.
• Experience in the coordination of publications and other collateral material using both print and electronic media including the web and desktop publishing software to draft, edit, and lay out material for distribution.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Secret security clearance is required with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.

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

$80,000 - $128,000. 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.

EEO

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