Technical Writer

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

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Technical Writer to support MARFORCYBER and USCYBERCOM, translating strategic intent into operational execution and ensuring precision of executive communications across a complex ecosystem.

The role involves refining CONOPS and reports, crafting executive summaries, speeches, and white papers, and producing technical summaries of AI capabilities for decision-making at the Commander level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 10+ years of related experience; four additional years of work experience in lieu of degree.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Edit and refine operational reports, CONOPS, and assessment frameworks to ensure clarity and precision.
• Coordinate with staff directories to synthesize raw technical data into polished executive summaries.
• Ensure outward-facing communications are consistent with Combatant-level standards and higher HQ messaging.
• Draft executive-level speeches, talking points, and white papers.
• Develop comprehensive technical summaries of AI capabilities for use in the Commander's decision process.

Education

Bachelor's degree + 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.