Technical Writer
SAIC Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
Defense and Space Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Technical Writer will gather, analyze, and compose technical documentation including SOPs, user manuals, and installation guides. They are also responsible for organizing material, maintaining editorial standards, and coordinating with the PMO to ensure consistent style across all deliverables.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and a minimum of a bachelor's degree with nine years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Confluence, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office suite is required, along with strong research and communication skills.
Full description
We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Writer to join our multi-million dollar national intelligence program supporting the Cloud Investment Multi-Cloud Management (CIMM) team. As a contributor to the intelligence community’s first multi-cloud initiative, you will be at the epicenter of emergent cloud computing technologies establishing a foundation that will evolve to include all agencies within the IC.
The Technical Writer gathers, analyzes, and composes technical information. Conducts research and ensures the use of proper technical terminology. Translates technical information into clear, readable documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel. Supports the development of all types of documents and reports by developing and updating graphics presentations to improve the quality and enhance the usability of these documents
Responsibilities include:
• Composing technical documents including, Standard Operating procedures (SOPs), user's manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports.
• Editing functional descriptions, system specifications, user’s manuals, special reports, or any other customer deliverables and documents.
• Conducting research and ensuring the use of proper technical terminology.
• Organizing material and completing writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Establishing the overall organizational layout and editorial standards of the submissions.
• Working with the PMO to develop a consistent, uniform style and language.
• Managing the schedule, assignments, and meetings associated with all narratives and submissions.
Qualifications
Required:
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
- Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
- Will accept additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- Organizing and coordinating the activities for a small team of writers
- Demonstrated experience using Confluence, SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be comfortable researching cloud technologies
Desired:
- Understanding of basic cloud technologies and terminology
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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