Technical Writer

Description

SAIC has an immediate need for a Technical Wri ter will develop user guides and reference manuals for use by customers in support of the Patriot program located in Huntsville, AL. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop an understanding of the software capabilities
• Effectively communicate with other project team members to compose user guides and reference manuals
• Plan, develop, organize, write, and edit manuals to include technical specifications as well as such things as graphs, graphics, and tables
• Secure feedback/approval and edit/refine as required
• Analyze, interpret, and simplify technical, operational information in a manner tailored for each document’s intended audience
• Plan, estimate, and manage the publication readiness and delivery of written documents in accordance with program/project requirements
• Revise document drafts, verifying technical content, and ensuring correct grammar
• Analyze documents to maintain continuity of style of content
• Review existing documentation and convert/reformat, as needed, to comply with the overall quality standards
• Manage updates and revisions to developed documentation
• Enforce document version control

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelors in a writing-intensive field (e.g., English, Marketing, communication, journalism, or related field) and three (3) years or more of related experience

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Exceptional grammar, writing, copy editing skills, and technical writing experience
• Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and translate them into clear, easy-to-understand content
• General understanding of networks, databases, and information security
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive in both team and self-managed environments
• Ability to collaborate with all levels of staff to include team members, other contractors, and government leads
• Proficiency in the English language and technical writing best practices
• Advanced MS Office Skills

RRQUIRED CLEARANCE: 

• Active Secret security clearance. 

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.


Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.