SCA Technical Writer I

SAIC•Bedford, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Technical Writer I to support the US Navy in Bedford, IN. 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.

Requirements

Developing high-quality documentation with minimal guidance that is coherent and easy to follow, as well as complying with corresponding standard, style guide, and/or directive and meets the customers and end user’s needs.
Researching, collecting, analyzing, organizing, and preparing technical information and data for desktop publishing staff to generate drafts.
Developing diagrams, charts, and graphs to enhance and increase the end user’s understanding.
Manipulating graphics, charts, diagrams, etc. to be included in documentation.
Editing and reviewing rough drafts for format, clarity, and adherence to editorial and government specifications.
Performing duties as the alternate Document Control Custodian (DCC), which include issuing document control numbers, maintaining document control register, and routing documents for review/approval.
Creating and maintaining templates, DTDs, EDDs, read/write rules, and structure applications.
Scheduling, attending, and participating in project meetings, as well as validation/verifications.
Tracking documentation for developing, planning, and scheduling purposes.
Collaborating with SMEs to ensure technical content is accurate, easy to understand, and consistent.
Immediately communicating obstacles or issues to leadership.

Responsibilities

Developing high-quality documentation with minimal guidance that is coherent and easy to follow, as well as complying with corresponding standard, style guide, and/or directive and meets the customers and end user’s needs. Documentation includes but is not limited to technical orders, technical manuals, training curriculum, training aids, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), user guides, test reports, work instructions, and presentations
Researching, collecting, analyzing, organizing, and preparing technical information and data for desktop publishing staff to generate drafts
Developing diagrams, charts, and graphs to enhance and increase the end user’s understanding
Manipulating graphics, charts, diagrams, etc. to be included in documentation
Editing and reviewing rough drafts for format, clarity, and adherence to editorial and government specifications
Performing duties as the alternate Document Control Custodian (DCC), which include issuing document control numbers, maintaining document control register, and routing documents for review/approval
Creating and maintaining templates, DTDs, EDDs, read/write rules, and structure applications
Scheduling, attending, and participating in project meetings, as well as validation/verifications
Tracking documentation for developing, planning, and scheduling purposes
Collaborating with SMEs to ensure technical content is accurate, easy to understand, and consistent
Immediately communicating obstacles or issues to leadership