Technical Writer

SAIC; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Writer to work at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, RI. You will develop, revise, and maintain technical publications addressing procedures, equipment, and systems for mission-critical activities.

You will translate complex technical or operational information into clear, well-structured documents, collaborating with subject-matter experts to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Requires 10% travel and ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (four-year) in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Business, Finance
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and familiarity with collaborative tools (SharePoint, Teams, Confluence)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail, grammar, and structure
• Ability to collaborate with SMEs and synthesize information from multiple sources into coherent documents

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and maintain publications supporting mission, operations, engineering and admin activities
• Produce reports, manuals, briefings, proposals, instructional materials, catalogs, and other documentation
• Translate complex technical information into clear, usable content for intended audiences
• Review and refine the work of other writers and coordinate documentation activities to ensure high-quality publications

Skills

Writing & editing

Attention to detail

Communication

SME collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Technical Writing

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Teams

Confluence

Job description

Job ID 2617136

Location Newport, RI, US

Date Posted 2026-09-22

Category Communications

Subcategory Technical Writer/Ed

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required Interim_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a detailed-oriented Technical Writer to work at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center alongside the government customer.

As a Technical Writer, you will apply strong writing, editing, and technical communication skills to develop, revise, and maintain clear, accurate publications that support mission, operational, engineering, research, and administrative activities. You will produce reports, manuals, briefings, proposals, instructional materials, catalogs, and other documentation addressing work methods, procedures, and the installation, operation, and maintenance of systems and equipment. You will collaborate with subject-matter experts and cross-functional teams to translate complex technical, scientific, or operational information into usable content for intended audiences. Your expertise will help ensure publications are technically accurate, well organized, consistently formatted, and delivered on schedule. You may also review and refine the work of other writers and coordinate documentation activities to support high-quality, mission-relevant publications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (four-year) in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Business, Finance,
• U.S. Citizenship
• Active DoW Secret clearance or higher
• Economics, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and professional experience
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and familiarity with collaborative tools (SharePoint, Teams, Confluence, or similar)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail, grammar, and structure
• Ability to collaborate with SMEs and synthesize information from multiple sources into coherent documents
• 10% of travel is required

Preferred Experience

• A cybersecurity background, or
• Prior Department of War of Department of Defense experience highly desired