Technical Writer

Job Description

Description

Description - External

Technical Writers contribute to and serve as advisors for the writing and development of instructional lessons and other related material developed for the customer's training program. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in determinations of appropriate presentation methods

• Evaluating text content

• Writing various training materials

• Editing material for style, layout, design, grammar, clarity, readability, and conformity to standards.

Duties may also include writing, reviewing, revising training materials using word processing and/or other software, and advising and assisting technical specialists in their development of training material.

Qualifications

Qualifications - External

Candidates for these positions must have, as a minimum, a baccalaureate degree in education, journalism, English, or equivalent degree field, from an accredited college or university, and at least one year of experience either in technical writing or in instructional systems design. Experience in writing of technical training materials strongly preferred. College curricula must include a minimum of six semester hours, or the equivalent, of English composition or grammar.

Candidates must also demonstrate grammatical and spelling skills, proficiency with word processing software used in ISD activities, and an ability to accurately describe technical information in simple, clear language.

Candidates must have experience working with computer support, video technology, distance learning, and other state of the art technologies in curricula and media design.

US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

 

Target salary range: $50,001 - $75,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are more than 26,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a respectful work culture based on diversity, equity, and inclusion that values all contributors. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.