Technical Writer

SAIC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a skilled Technical Writer to develop, edit, and maintain a wide range of documentation in support of the NSWC Crane and the Sea-Launched Cruise Missile – Nuclear (SLCM-N) program. You'll ensure materials meet government specifications and collaborate with SMEs, engineers, and PMs to ensure accuracy.

Requirements include a Bachelor's or higher in English/Communications/Journalism/Technical Writing or related field with 6+ years (or Master's 4+ years; PhD with related experience).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing, or related field with 6 or more years of related experience; OR Master's degree with 4 or more years of related experience; OR PhD with related experience
• Complete understanding and wide application of communications and technical writing principles, concepts, practices, and standards
• Full knowledge of industry practices in technical documentation and communications
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise content
• Proficiency with standard industry and government office and analytical tools including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
• Familiarity with document management systems and version control tools
• Active Secret clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Edit, proofread, and provide writing support for the conceptualization, layout, and preparation of high-quality graphics, text, and templates for technical and non-technical documents in support of the SLCM-N program
• Design, prepare, and create new media projects and support the development of technical documents including manuals, procedures, specifications, and program plans
• Check drafts for format, clarity, and overall cohesiveness; ensure documents meet editorial and government specifications and adhere to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format, and style
• Produce and/or revise technical articles, proposals, publications, books, manuals, reports, and marketing materials
• Determine project requirements and present drafts of finished products to users, ensuring high quality of output
• Review rough drafts produced by technical staff and make constructive suggestions for improvement
• Design and develop multimedia applications, systems, and products involving computer graphics and interactive computing using a variety of new media software applications, techniques, and tools
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), engineers, and program managers to gather information and ensure accuracy and completeness of content
• Manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously and meet established deadlines
• Support configuration management and document control processes

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications/Journalism/Technical Writing

Master's degree in a related field

PhD with related experience

Tools

FrameMaker

MadCap Flare

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Technical Writer to develop, edit, and maintain a wide range of technical and programmatic documentation in support of NSWC Crane and the Sea-Launched Cruise Missile – Nuclear (SLCM-N) program. In this role, you will provide writing, editing, and communications support across the program, ensuring that all documentation meets the highest standards of quality, clarity, and compliance with applicable government and editorial specifications. The successful candidate will bring a complete understanding of communications and technical writing principles and the ability to manage multiple documentation priorities in a dynamic program environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit, proofread, and provide writing support for the conceptualization, layout, and preparation of high-quality graphics, text, and templates for technical and non-technical documents in support of the SLCM-N program
• Design, prepare, and create new media projects and support the development of technical documents including manuals, procedures, specifications, and program plans
• Check drafts for format, clarity, and overall cohesiveness; ensure documents meet editorial and government specifications and adhere to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format, and style
• Produce and/or revise technical articles, proposals, publications, books, manuals, reports, and marketing materials
• Determine project requirements and present drafts of finished products to users, ensuring high quality of output
• Review rough drafts produced by technical staff and make constructive suggestions for improvement
• Design and develop multimedia applications, systems, and products involving computer graphics and interactive computing using a variety of new media software applications, techniques, and tools
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), engineers, and program managers to gather information and ensure accuracy and completeness of content
• Manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously and meet established deadlines
• Support configuration management and document control processes

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing, or related field with 6 or more years of related experience; OR Master's degree with 4 or more years of related experience; OR PhD with related experience
• Complete understanding and wide application of communications and technical writing principles, concepts, practices, and standards
• Full knowledge of industry practices in technical documentation and communications
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise content
• Proficiency with standard industry and government office and analytical tools including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
• Familiarity with document management systems and version control tools
• Active Secret clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Navy or DoD weapons systems acquisition programs
• Familiarity with MIL-SPEC documentation standards (e.g., MIL-STD-40051, MIL-STD-38784)
• Proficiency with desktop publishing tools such as Adobe FrameMaker or MadCap Flare
• Experience with multimedia development tools and new media applications
• Society for Technical Communication (STC) certification or membership

Target salary range: $100,001 - $140,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.