Technical Writer

Science Applications International Corp.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a mission-driven Technical Writer/Graphics Specialist to support a high-impact customer project. The ideal candidate will review and edit technical information for accuracy, clarity, and impact, with a strong understanding of technical concepts and clear writing style.

Qualifications include a TS/SCI with Poly, a Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of technical experience (or equivalent), and a proven ability to produce precise documents for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Must currently hold a TS/SCI clearance with Poly.
• Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of technical experience, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in writing and editing technical documents for diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with strong communication skills.
• Technical background and ability to verify information against source materials.

Responsibilities

• Review and edit technical documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Format and style documents using standard guides.
• Verify technical information against source materials.
• Develop and maintain user manuals and guides.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure up-to-date content.
• Edit for clarity, coherence, and overall quality.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of technical experience

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a mission driven Technical Writer/Graphics Specialist to support an exciting and high impact customer project. The candidate will have demonstrated expertise in reviewing and editing technical information for accuracy, clarity, and impact. The Technical Writer shall possess a strong understanding of technical concepts and terminology, as well as excellent writing and editing skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and edit technical documents including reports, briefs, and other written materials to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency
• Ensure that technical information is presented in a clear and concise manner, using proper formatting and style guides
• Verify technical information against source materials and other relevant documentation to ensure accuracy and validity
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including user manuals, guides, and other instructional materials
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather information and ensure that technical content is accurate and up-to-date
• Edit and revise technical documents to improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality
• Ensure that technical documents are compliant with relevant standards, regulations, and guidelines

Qualifications

• Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly in order to be considered
• Bachelor's Degree with 5 or more years of technical experience, additional experience may be substituted in lieu of degree
• Possess strong technical background
• Demonstrated experience in writing and editing technical documents for a variety of audiences
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality products
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Target salary range: $140,001 - $180,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.