SAIC

Technical Writer

SAIC Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Defense and Space Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees

9 h ago
technical-writer Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

Develop, revise, and maintain clear technical publications including reports, manuals, and briefings to support mission and engineering activities. Collaborate with subject-matter experts to translate complex technical information into usable content for various audiences.

What they look for

Technical writing Editing Technical communication Microsoft Office Word PowerPoint Excel SharePoint Teams Confluence Documentation Collaboration Grammar Attention to detail

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and an active Secret security clearance or higher. Candidates must possess strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent written communication skills.

Full description

SAIC is seeking a detailed-oriented Technical Writer to work at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center alongside the government customer.

As a Technical Writer, you will apply strong writing, editing, and technical communication skills to develop, revise, and maintain clear, accurate publications that support mission, operational, engineering, research, and administrative activities. You will produce reports, manuals, briefings, proposals, instructional materials, catalogs, and other documentation addressing work methods, procedures, and the installation, operation, and maintenance of systems and equipment. You will collaborate with subject-matter experts and cross-functional teams to translate complex technical, scientific, or operational information into usable content for intended audiences. Your expertise will help ensure publications are technically accurate, well organized, consistently formatted, and delivered on schedule. You may also review and refine the work of other writers and coordinate documentation activities to support high-quality, mission-relevant publications.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • Active DoW Secret clearance or higher.
  • Bachelor’s degree (four-year) in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and professional experience.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and familiarity with collaborative tools (SharePoint, Teams, Confluence, or similar).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail, grammar, and structure.
  • Ability to collaborate with SMEs and synthesize information from multiple sources into coherent documents.

SAIC® is a premier 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, intelligence, and civilian 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 23,000 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 $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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