Communications/Documentation Specialist

Peraton

. Edit and maintain technical and programmatic documents, including standard operating procedures, program reports, and reference guides .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $66,000 - $106,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical writing and documentation management, with a strong focus on grammar, style, and formatting. Proficient in managing document lifecycles and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with organizational standards.

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Technical WritingDocument ManagementMicrosoft SharePoint OnlineMicrosoft Office SuiteInterpersonal Communication

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Hard Skills

Technical WritingDocument ManagementGrammar ExpertiseDocument FormattingVersion ControlContent Lifecycle ManagementAccessibility Standards KnowledgeTask ManagementDeadline ManagementStakeholder Coordination

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SharePoint OnlineMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft 365TeamsOneDrivePower Automate

Industry Keywords

Federal Government ProgramsRegulated EnvironmentTechnical DocumentationIT InfrastructureSection 508 Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Edit and maintain technical and programmatic documents, including standard operating procedures, program reports, and reference guides
Ensure documentation follows style guides, grammar standards, and organizational formatting requirements
Manage document lifecycles from drafting through review, revision, approval, and version control
Coordinate documentation review cycles with internal technical teams and external stakeholders
Track feedback, consolidate comments, and ensure timely resolution and final approval
Draft, edit, and refine executive correspondence, announcements, newsletters, and stakeholder updates
Tailor content for executive, technical, and general audiences
Proofread outgoing communications for accuracy, professionalism, and organizational standards
Administer the organization's SharePoint environment, including sites, libraries, and pages
Maintain SharePoint site architecture, document libraries, folder hierarchies, metadata tagging, and permissions
Develop and enforce SharePoint governance standards, naming conventions, version control, and content lifecycle management
Collaborate with IT and program teams to implement SharePoint enhancements, integrate workflows, and troubleshoot access or content issues
Track action items, document reviews, deadlines, and miscellaneous tasks
Support scheduling, meeting minutes, and cross-functional coordination
Follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely completion of tasks and deliverables

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 years with BS/BA; 6 years with a HS diploma/equivalent
Minimum of 2 years of experience in technical writing, documentation management, or a related communications role
Demonstrated expertise in grammar, punctuation, style, and document formatting
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and deadlines with a high degree of organization and attention to detail
Experience coordinating document reviews with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and document management tools
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization
Must be a US Citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance
Experience supporting federal government programs or working within a regulated environment
Familiarity with IT, infrastructure, or technology program documentation
Experience with Microsoft SharePoint Online, including site creation, document library management, permissions configuration, content organization, and SharePoint integration with Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, OneDrive, Power Automate)
Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility standards for documents, presentations, and SharePoint content

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Health savings account
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company-paid holidays
Potential eligibility for overtime
Potential eligibility for shift differential
Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus