Technical Writer/Editor (Edifecs)

SAIC; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Technical Writer/Editor (Edifecs) for a 100% remote role supporting VA applications and cloud migration. The candidate will write and edit manuals, reports, and SOPs, coordinating with SMEs and other writers to ensure accurate, user-friendly documentation.

Required are a Bachelor's in Computer Science or Engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience, with strong writing, editing, and document-control skills. Proficiency in MS Office, SharePoint, and Visio is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant experience; additional eight years may substitute for education.
• Experience with Edifecs is a plus.
• Experience editing and coordinating work of multiple writers or contributors.

Responsibilities

• Writes and updates material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related publications.
• Refines work of writers and coordinates activities of writers engaged in preparing technical material.
• Maintains knowledge of industry practices and standards.
• Translates complex technical information into clear documentation.

Skills

Technical Writing

Editing

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Ability to work remotely

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

10+ years of relevant experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

Visio

Content Management Systems

Job description

Technical Writer/Editor (Edifecs)

Job ID: 2617831
Location: Remote Work, TX, United States
Date Posted: Oct 13, 2026
Category: Communications
Subcategory: Technical Writer/Ed
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work: Remote

Job Description

Description

Tech Writer/Editor (Edifecs)

SAIC has an exciting opportunity for a Tech Writer/Editor to support the Edifecs application suite and join a high-performance team supporting VA applications and spearheading our customers (VA) migration to the cloud. Tremendous growth opportunity working within cloud ecosystem and using cutting-edge technologies. Looking for a
Tech Writer/Editor who can work at scale and with autonomy, who can be a trusted advisor to our client. This is a 100% Remote role.

Job Description

• Writes and updates material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Refines work of writers and coordinates activities of writers engaged in preparing technical, scientific, medical, or other material for publication in conjunction with or independent from manufacturing, research, and related activities.
• Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards.
• General application of concepts and principles.
• Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Refers to policies and practices for guidance.
• Works under only very general supervision. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.
• Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals. Errors in judgement or failure to achieve results would normally require a moderate expenditure of resources to rectify.
• Frequent internal company and external contacts. Represents organization on specific projects.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree and ten (10) or more years of relevant experience; an additional eight (8) years of relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related scientific/technical discipline is required.
• Experience working within large, regulated enterprises or federal environments is beneficial.
• Experience with Edifecs is a plus.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience developing, editing, and maintaining technical documentation, reports, manuals, procedures, process guides, proposals, and other business or technical publications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail, grammar, style, and document quality.
• Ability to translate complex technical, operational, or business information into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation.
• Experience collaborating with subject matter experts, program managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to gather and validate information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint) and document collaboration tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment in prioritizing work and resolving issues.
• Experience editing and coordinating the work of multiple writers or contributors.
• Knowledge of technical publication standards, document control processes, and style guides.
• Experience supporting proposal development, government contracting, defense, engineering, technology, or professional services organizations.
• Familiarity with content management systems, document repositories, and workflow tools.
• Experience developing process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), training materials, or user guides.
• Experience with document layout, and publishing tools such as Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio, or similar applications.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and representing an organization during customer or stakeholder engagements.
• Self-motivated and proactive with a strong customer-service orientation.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business requirements.
• Commitment to producing accurate, high-quality deliverables.

Clearance Requirement

• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Target salary range: $60,001 - $100,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.