SCA Technical Writer III

Saic; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Technical Writer III in Bedford, IN to develop, write, and edit manuals, procedures, and test documents for the U.S. Navy.

This senior role leads the F3113 technical writing efforts, owning standards, schedules, and deliverables across the contract, with on-site work five days per week alongside engineers, technicians, project leads, and government customers. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of technical writing experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to mentor junior

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical writing or related technical communication support.
• Experience developing technical documentation from engineering source data and/or direct observation of systems.
• Ability to lead small teams, mentor junior writers, and conform to templates and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and edit technical content for manuals, procedures, reports, and other deliverables to contract requirements.
• Lead small teams, delegate tasks, review work, and report to program manager and government task lead.
• Observe production, development, test, and field activities to capture accurate procedures.
• Consult with engineering, production, test, and field personnel to collect source information.
• Review and interpret blueprints, schematics, parts lists, and specifications.
• Organize complex material into clear structures and maintain documentation standards.
• Edit and standardize content for consistency and formatting.
• Use Adobe FrameMaker as primary authoring tool for manuals and documentation.
• Coordinate graphics to support technical content and assist with publication prep.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Strong written communication

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, English, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Adobe FrameMaker

Arbortext

Visio

SnagIt

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Description

SAIC is looking for a Technical Writer III in Bedford, IN to support the U.S. Navy. f This position is perfect for someone that is organized and willing to work in small teams and with management/government oversight.

Job Description:

A Technical Writer III develops, writes, and edits technical documentation in support of program and customer requirements. This role produces clear, accurate materials such as:

• Technical manuals and user guides
• Installation, operation, and maintenance manuals
• Test procedures and work instructions
• Reports, briefs, and proposals
• Catalogs and other technical/administrative publications

This is asenior-level technical writer role with leadership responsibilities. Technical Writer III will serve as thelead for all F3113 technical writing efforts, owning documentation standards, schedules, and deliverables across the contract. This position works on-site at theSAIC Eastgate facility in Bedford, Indiana, five days per week, and closely partners with engineers, technicians, project leads, and government customers to understand systems, equipment, and processes, and to translate that information into high-quality technical documentation.

Job duties:

• Develop, write, and edit technical content for manuals, procedures, reports, and other deliverables in accordance with applicable standards, templates, and contract requirements.
• Leading small teams with delegating tasking, checking work and documenting completed work in technical documents, processes, and reporting to program manager and government task lead.
• Observe production, developmental, test, and experimental activities to capture accurate operating procedures and technical details.
• Consult with engineering, production, test, and field personnel to collect source information.
• Review and interpret technical source material including:
  • Blueprints, sketches, and engineering drawings.
  • Schematics, parts lists, and specifications.
  • Technical reports, and other reference documents.
• Organize complex technical material into clear, logical structures and complete writing assignments that meet standards for order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Edit and standardize content prepared by engineers, technicians, and other staff to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with style and formatting guidelines.
• Use Adobe FrameMaker as a primary authoring tool to create, format, and maintain structured technical manuals and other documentation.
• Select and coordinate graphics (photographs, drawings, diagrams, charts) to support and clarify technical content.
• Assist with layout, formatting, and preparation of documents for publication and distribution (electronic and/or hard copy).

Maintain records, version histories, and configuration control of documentation and revisions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as theprimary technical writing lead for the F3113 contract, responsible for all documentation across supported programs.
• Oversee documentation schedules and deadlines; track progress and ensure all technical writing deliverables are completed on time and to quality standards.
• Attend and represent SAIC atall technical writing meetings with governmentcustomers, capturing requirements, feedback, and action items.
• Coordinate with project and program leads to align documentation priorities with overall program milestones and customer expectations.
• Provide training, guidance, and mentoring to lower-level technical writers, including:
  • Teaching templates, standards, and style guides.
  • Reviewing and providing feedback on draft documents.
  • Helping junior writers improve clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Help define and maintain documentation standards, templates, and style guides for F3113.
• Act as the central point of contact for technical writing questions and issues across the contract.

Qualifications

Required education and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in technical writing, documentation, or related technical communication support (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Hands‑on experience with Adobe FrameMakercreating and maintaining technical manuals or similar structured documentation.
• Demonstrated experience developing technical documentation from engineering source data (drawings, schematics, parts lists, etc.) and/or direct observation of systems and equipment.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical information in a clear, concise, and user‑friendly format.
• Experience working with subject matter experts (SMEs) and cross-functional teams to gather information and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow templates, style guides, and documentation standards.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize work, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated leadership in documentation – owning document sets, coordinating documentation schedules, or guiding other writers on standards and quality.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Secret security clearance needed to start.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with project leads, engineers, writers, and the customer.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, English, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with additional documentation tools (e.g., Arbortext, Adobe Acrobat, Visio, SnagIt, or similar).
• Experience with configuration management/version control for documentation.
• Experience working with MIL-STDs, government documentation requirements, or similar standards.
• Prior experience training or mentoring junior technical writers.