Technical Writer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking experienced and security-cleared personnel to support the Air Force's Air Operations Center (AOC) Falconer Weapon System team, to provide technical writing support. Responsibilities include obtaining, analyzing, and selecting the pertinent information per document, determining the most logical and effective sequence of the narrative, Determining the overall length and tone based on the objectives, the medium, and the audience,  writing the material, consulting on or selecting illustrative material, preparing the material for publication. It also includes, the ability to write technical direction on product announcements, marketing brochures, advertisements, and marketing specifications and the ability to meet with customer representatives, vendors, system engineers, and program managers to establish technical specifications.

Candidates are reuired to study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to create user documentation for a variety of material, including how-to guides and instruction manuals, prepare charts, graphs, or forms to go along with rough drafts. in the required formates.

Candidaes must be able to write clear and concise policies and procedures, ensure consistency of wording among multiple documents, create a table of contents and cite sources and maintain an electronic library or all signed documents and final presentations.  Lastly, provide updates and different editions as necessary.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• 6+ yrs technical writing experience relative to information and/or business systems environment
•  Excellent writing skills and strong command of the English language, including grammar
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work well with other organizations and personnel with disparate backgrounds
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
•  Strong technical, analytical and interpersonal skill
•  Ability to work independently and with a team
• Experience in MS Office software, including MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint required; experience in MS Project and MS Access
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret or higher level clearance if required by the customer (i.e. Top Secret)
• Must possess a Bachelor's and 6+ years of experience, or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree

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.