Technical Writer

Saic; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Technical Writer to support MARFORCYBER/USCYBERCOM within a Commander’s Action Group. You will translate strategic intent into operational guidance and assure precision of executive communications across the complex ecosystem required to achieve the mission.

The role requires advanced technical writing, ability to distill complex concepts for senior leaders, and experience in military or intelligence environments. An active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of related experience, or 14 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
• Exceptional written/verbal communication for senior executives (General Officers/SES).

Responsibilities

• Edit and refine operational reports, CONOPS, and assessment frameworks for clarity and precision.
• Coordinate with staff to convert raw data into polished executive summaries.
• Ensure outward-facing communications meet combatant-level standards and HQ messaging.
• Draft executive speeches, talking points, and white papers.
• Develop technical summaries of AI capabilities for decision processes.

Skills

Technical writing

Executive communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years experience

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Technical Writer to serve on a Commander's Action Group (CAG) supporting our customer, MARFORCYBER and USCYBERCOM. The technical writer will be part of a close team that is required to achieve the customer's long-term vision, translating strategic intent into operational execution and ensuring the precision of executive communications across the complex, multi-faceted ecosystem required to achieve the customer's mission.

Job Duties

• Under general direction, edits and refines operational reports, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), and assessment frameworks to ensure they meet the highest standards of clarity and precision.
• Coordinate with staff directories to synthesize raw technical data into polished executive summaries.
• Ensure all outward-facing communications are consistent with Combatant-level standards and higher headquarters' messaging.
• Drafts executive-level speeches, talking points, and white papers.
• Develop comprehensive technical summaries of AI capabilities for use in the Commander's decision process.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors and ten (10) years or more of related experience; four (4) additional years of work experience in lieu of degree.
• Previous military Officer or Senior NCO with Cross-Functional Team experience (O-4/E-7 or higher) or Intelligence Professional with Cross-Functional Team experience (GG-13 or higher) preferred.
• Advanced expertise in technical writing and ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear, actionable strategic narratives within a military or intelligence environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for senior executives (General Officers/SES Level).

Required Clearances

• Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance and CI Polygraph. Polygraph must have been completed within the last five years.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.