SCA Technical Writer II at SAIC

Job Description

Description

The Bedford, IN office has need of a Technical Writer to develop technical documentation that incorporates information and data from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), engineers, and other departments.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Writing high-quality documentation that complies with corresponding standard (e.g., MIL-STD-38784), style guide, and/or directive and meets the customers' and end users' needs. Documentation includes but is not limited to Electronic Technical Manuals (ETMs), Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), curriculum, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Computer Based Training (CBT), and reports. • Researching, collecting, analyzing, organizing, and preparing technical information and data
• Performing desktop publishing support (e.g., format and layout) for technical documentation
• Manipulating illustrations and photographs to be included in documentation
• Creating and revising charts, diagrams, flowcharts, etc. to be included in documentation
• Editing technical documentation for format, accuracy, clarity, consistency, and adherence to government specifications
• Creating and maintaining trackers for developing, planning, and scheduling purposes
• Maintaining records
• Performing clerical/administrative duties as assigned such as file management and recording and distributing meeting minutes

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma/GED and 2 year experience
• No clearance required to start however must have the ability to obtain a secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process
• Proficient in desktop publishing with abilities to format/layout text
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Effectively collaborate with a variety of teams and interested parties
• Ability to work with strict deadlines/timeframes
• Ability to make recommendations and answer questions to customers
• Experience with DOD industry
• Experience with MIL-STDs and GPO Style Manual
• Proficient with Microsoft products to include PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Experience with Adobe FrameMaker and/or PTC Arbortext
• Experience with Adobe products to include Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat

Overview

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

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® 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, civilian and intelligence 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 24,000 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 $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.