Technical Writer and Editor

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Technical Editor and Writer to support a newly awarded contract with the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Support team.

Work will be performed on-site in North Charleston, South Carolina.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:  

Seeking a Technical Writer/Editor to support to the research & development, test and evaluation, fielding, documentation development, configuration management, software engineering and integration, training, fielding and sustainment, cybersecurity, and program management of United States Marine Corps (USMC) Signals Intelligence Systems (SIS) programs.

Write and edit technical documentation for project systems and software as needed to meet contract requirements. Document processes and procedures in a clear, concise, and accurate manner. Research and compile technical data to create and edit technical documentation. Examples of documentation include but are not limited to:

• Operator and Maintenance Manuals
• Administrator Manuals
• User Manuals
• Maintenance and Technical Instructions
• Software Installation Instructions
• Software Release Notes
• Stock Lists
• Test Plans and Reports
• Training Packages

Interpret and apply concepts for technical writing deliverables based on engineering drawings, technical information from engineers and subject matter experts (SMEs), logisticians, tests conducted with the test team, and other available sources.

Collaborate with technical writing team and other functional areas to plan, coordinate, and develop new and revised documents, and to properly anticipate potential and incoming changes/gaps.

Edit and proofread technical documentation to ensure accuracy and clarity of content. Participate in peer reviews of work within the technical writing team and across functional areas.

Create and edit graphics, photos, figures, flowcharts, diagrams, and other visual aids as needed to document technical concepts.

Use style guides, military standards, and existing templates to meet formatting, structure, and classification requirements for all written materials.

Work independently and collaboratively to prepare and maintain documentation for highly complex systems, programming and operations documentation, procedures, and methods. Meet documentation deadlines with minimal input required from management.

Use appropriate software tools to create, manage, format, and publish technical documentation, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Gimp, and Adobe Acrobat/PDF X-Change.

Qualifications

Education: 

• BA degree in English, Journalism, Business Administration, or Technical Writing.

Experience:

• Five (5) years of experience in the development of USMC publications to include: writing/editing technical documentation, procedures and guidelines for C4ISR systems or equipment.
• Secret Level Clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience producing documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation utilized by the end-user community of DoD electronic equipment and systems.
• Experience following and applying military and civilian style guide standards to work products.
• Understanding of 30-60-90% technical documentation deliverables and ability to project due-outs for documentation timeline.
• Familiarity with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), National Stock Numbers (NSNs), Web Federal Logistics Information System (WebFLIS), Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Codes, and H6 naming conventions for documentation specific to the USMC.
• Experience using classification guidelines to meet requirements competently and consistently for derivative classification of deliverables.
• Advanced experience with hardware and software technical writing.
• Strong editing skills.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:

• Active Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
• Must be a US Citizen.

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

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 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, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.