Manager, Technical Writing with Security Clearance

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Job description

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 do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Responsibilities Directly supervise, mentor, and provide leadership to a team of Technical Editors and a Document Control Administrator. Set goals, priorities, and vision. Maintain overall responsibility for ensuring timely and accurate delivery of CDRL documents to the Customer, as well as the timely publication of internal technical documents for the program. In this player/coach role, participate in the technical editing of documents and the publication process/delivery as needed. Create processes and best practices to include setting guidelines and developing standard procedures for content creation, format, and delivery. Collaborate with engineering and management teams to coordinate documentation schedules and ensure new and existing documents follow established documentation guidelines. Oversee the management of the Data Management Library database as well as the retention of artifacts in the physical library. As the primary liaison with the customer's Data Management (DM) team, work closely with DM counterpart on CDRL delivery expectations, including due dates and required formats. Participate in weekly management staff meetings, quarterly Program Management Reviews, and ad hoc meetings as necessary. Estimate staffing needs, manage work assignments, approve timecards, interview and recommend candidates for employment, conduct performance evaluations and salary reviews for assigned staff. Qualifications CLEARANCE TS/SCI Qualifications 10 years minimum experience Bachelor's (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience in Technical Writing/Editing and or a Masters with 6+ years of experience. In addition, at minimum 2 years in a supervisory capacity.4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree Familiarity with documentation tools and version control software; Microsoft Office, LibreOffice, Confluence, Jira, and Subversion preferred. Ability to grasp technical concepts and make them easily understandable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail. Excellent time management and project management skills. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse cross-functional teams Strong interpersonal relationship skills Ability to facilitate on-line or face-to-face meetings and brief program and customer leadership Target Salary Range $135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range EEO An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran. Our Values Benefits At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way. Paid Time-Off and Holidays
Retirement
Life & Disability Insurance
Career Development
Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
Paid Parental Leave
Additional Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Care

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