Communication Specialist/Technical Writer Job at Peraton in Chantilly

About Peraton 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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. About The Role We're seeking a skilled writer to join our communications team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in writing and editing, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and well‑organized content that meets the needs of our stakeholders. This role will involve working closely with senior‑level customers and subject matter experts to develop a variety of written products, ranging from in‑depth articles on technical matters to brief workforce communications on subjects like promotion announcements or policy changes. Responsibilities Write and edit communication materials, including news articles, interviews, and workforce announcements Conduct interviews with subject matter experts to extract information for relevant and interesting communications Translate complex topics into written communications that are accessible and understandable by non‑technical individuals Recommend new written communication products that will enhance the reputation of the organization's public‑facing image Ensure publication deadlines are met for all communication materials Review and edit others' products for publication Occasionally assist with the team's content management activities as a back‑up for other team members Support workforce events, like all‑hands and off‑sites, by taking notes, serving as a mic runner, checking badges, etc. Qualifications Required Must possess exceptional writing skills and be able to compose engaging and accurate content Ability to translate technical information into accessible and engaging content Ability to think strategically and identify ways to improve communication effortsExperience writing for executive audiences Must be resourceful and take initiative even when given minimal direction Superior time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously Must have active TS/SCI w/poly Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD; 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree Desired Must possess experience authoring and editing formal disseminated intelligence products Experience conducting interviews and editing interview material into compelling and engaging written content Knowledge of content management systems such as Joomla or WordPress Experience developing and implementing successful communication strategies Ability to improve the communication acumen of personnel within the office via constructive feedback, coaching, and training Details Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. 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 duration: The application period for this job is estimated to be 30 days from the posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. EEO Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr