Senior Technical Writer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to support our NAVWAR customer in Portsmouth, VA. This will be an ONSITE ROLE.

JOB DUTIES:

• Performs desktop publishing for IETM development.
• Writes, rewrites, and/or edits technical documents such as operations and maintenance manuals, system administrator guides, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions.
• Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product/software developers, referring to technical specifications, engineering drawings, and DoD Instructions.
• Prepares materials in accordance with MIL-SPECs and standards.
• Conducts quality review and validation of materials.
• Supports Test and evaluation events for program milestones.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• BA degree (English, Journalism or Technical Writing) and six (6) years of experience in the technical data management of combat system acquisition and/or life-cycle programs, to include: writing/editing technical documentation, procedures and guidelines for C4
  
  ISR systems or equipment; years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have an active Secret clearance.
• Experience with MS Word, Visio, and Power Point: templates, section/paragraph auto-numbering, headers, footers, captions, complex tables, auto-indexing, fault logic and network diagrams, business charts, and graphs.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat: pdf conversion, linking/bookmarking, fill-in forms, digital signatures, and certificates.
• Intermediate graphics development capability.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Background in logistics, spare parts, supply.
• Configuration management and document control process experience.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit  For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.