Technical Documentation Specialist II

SAIC; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Technical Documentation Specialist in Crane, IN to develop and maintain high-quality technical materials meeting government specs. You will research, collect, analyze, and organize information while ensuring accuracy and consistency across documentation.

The role requires an associate degree with 3+ years of related experience, DoD familiarity, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Travel up to ~20% may be involved.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related discipline and 3 years of related experience. Experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance; Interim Secret needed to start.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Development of XML files, Desktop Publishing with abilities to create and update tables, to create and manipulate graphics and drawings, to create and update flowcharts, and to format/layout text, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with DoD industry.
• Support potential travel at approximately 20%.

Responsibilities

• Editing and formatting technical documents.
• Creating and manipulating graphics and illustrations.
• Providing desktop publishing support.
• Participating in project and review meetings.
• Maintaining organized records.
• Performing clerical and administrative duties.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including technical writers, engineers, and stakeholders.

Skills

Editing

Formatting

Collaboration

XML

Desktop publishing

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

FrameMaker

Photoshop

Illustrator

Education

Associate's degree in related discipline

3 years related experience

Experience in lieu of degree considered

Tools

Adobe FrameMaker

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Acrobat

PDF-XChange Editor

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Technical Documentation Specialist to to support the development and maintenance of high-quality technical materials in Crane, IN. This role includes researching, collecting, analyzing, and organizing technical information while ensuring all documentation adheres to government specifications for accuracy, clarity, and consistency.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Editing and formatting technical documents
• Creating and manipulating graphics and illustrations
• Providing desktop publishing support
• Participating in project and review meetings
• Maintaining organized records
• Performing clerical and administrative duties, and
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including technical writers, engineers, and stakeholders

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree in a related discipline and 3 years of related experience. Experience in lieu of a degree will be considered
• Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance; Interim Secret needed to start
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Development of XML files, Desktop Publishing with abilities to create and update tables, to create and manipulate graphics and drawings, to create and update flowcharts, and to format/layout text, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with DoD industry
• Support potential travel at approximately 20%

Desired Experience:

• Government Publishing Office (GPO) Style Manual
• Integrated Air Defense System (IADS)
• PDF-XChange Editor, Arbor Text
• ASD-STE100, Simplified Technical English (STE)
• Provisioning data
• Configuration management principles and best practices
• Understanding, interpreting, and synthesizing engineering drawings, technical information from engineering documentation, consultations with engineers, and other available sources
• Technical Publication Deficiency Reports, Interim Rapid Action Change (IRACS), familiarity with Navy and Marine technical systems e.g. Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service Command (NATEC), Joint Data Management Information and Control System (JDMICS), Joint Deficiency Reporting System (JDRS), and IPDM
• Proficient using: Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
• Understanding of DoD policies and standards such as MIL-STD-3001, MIL-STD-40051, MIL-STD-38784, and S1000D