Senior Technical Writer

Job Description

Description

SAIC, a leading provider of systems development & deployment, targeting & intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration, and training capabilities and solutions for the Intelligence Community, is seeking creative and dedicated professionals to fulfill their career goals and objectives while delivering mission excellence on programs of national importance. 

SAIC is seeking a highly motivated Technical Writer to gather, analyze, and compose technical documentation, policy, and other artifacts. The Technical Writer 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. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Gathering information, interviewing subject matter experts, and conducting other research to convey technical material in a concise and effective manner.
• Composing technical documentation including, Knowledge Articles, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), user's manuals, governance and control gates documentation, training materials, installation guides, and reports.
• Editing functional descriptions, system specifications, user’s manuals, special reports, or any other customer deliverables and documentation.
• 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.
• Managing the schedule, assignments, and meetings associated with all narratives and submissions.
• Establishing the overall organizational layout and editorial standards of the submissions.
• Working with the PMO to develop a consistent, uniform style and language.
• Develops content for technical publications and writes or edits hardcopy and online documents. Ensures content is readable, accurate, and compliant with stated requirements.
• Interviews and builds relationships with technical SMEs and converts technical content to internal standards without changing the meaning.
• Manages updates and revisions to reports, presentations, and technical documents.
• Supports quality control activities required to ensure the accuracy and adequacy of each publication.
• Ensures documentation complies with all applicable specifications, standards, and other project constraints.

Qualifications

 Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree and fourteen (14) years or more of related experience; Master's degree and twelve (12) years or more of related experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more of related experience.

Desired Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, management information systems, or equivalent experience.  

Required Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience as a technical writer/editor.
• 5+ years’ experience organizing and coordinating the activities required to produce technical. documentation with technical experts working across multiple teams.
• Proficiency using SharePoint, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be comfortable researching various enterprise IT related technologies. 

Desired Experience:

• Experience with Confluence.
• Adapts easily to a dynamic environment.

Clearance:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance with the required polygraph.

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 saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.