Technical Writer

Saic; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Chantilly, VA seeks a Technical Writer to support a national intelligence program on the Cloud Investment Multi-Cloud Management team. You will gather, analyze, and compose technical documents for technical and non-technical personnel, including SOPs, manuals, and proposals.

The role requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph, a Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years experience (or Master’s with 7+, PhD/JD with 4+), and proven ability to edit complex documents and coordinate a small writing team.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required.
• Bachelor's with 9+ years experience; Master's with 7+; PhD/JD with 4+ experience accepted.
• Experience leading a small team of writers.
• Proven ability to use Confluence, SharePoint, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to research cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Compose technical documents including SOPs, user manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports.
• Edit functional descriptions and system specifications.
• Research and ensure proper technical terminology across documents.
• Organize material and maintain editorial standards and style.
• Collaborate with PMO to maintain uniform style and language.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Excellent writing

Cloud tech research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD/JD

Tools

Confluence

SharePoint

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

We are seeking a highly motivatedTechnical Writerto join our multi-million dollar national intelligence program supporting the Cloud Investment Multi-Cloud Management (CIMM) team. As a contributor to the intelligence community’s first multi-cloud initiative, you will be at the epicenter of emergent cloud computing technologies establishing a foundation that will evolve to include all agencies within the IC.

The Technical Writergathers, analyzes, and composes technical information. Conducts research and ensures the use of proper technical terminology. Translates technical information into clear, readable documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel. Supports the development of all types of documents and reports by developing and updating graphics presentations to improve the quality and enhance the usability of these documents.

Responsibilities Include

• Composing technical documents including, Standard Operating procedures (SOPs), user's manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports
• Editing functional descriptions, system specifications, user’s manuals, special reports, or any other customer deliverables and documents
• Conducting research and ensuringthe use of proper technical terminology
• Organizing material and completing writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, conciseness, style, and terminology
• Establishing the overall organizational layout and editorial standards of the submissions
• Working with the PMO to develop a consistent, uniform style and language
• Managing the schedule, assignments, and meetings associated with all narratives and submissions

Qualifications

Required

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience
  • Will accept additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Organizing and coordinating the activities for a small team of writers
• Demonstrated experience using Confluence, SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be comfortable researching cloud technologies

Desired

• Understanding of basic cloud technologies and terminology

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.