Technical Documentation Specialist

SAIC • Crane, IN

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About The Position

SAIC is seeking a hands-on Technical Documentation Specialist to build and maintain high-quality digital technical publications for Department of Defense programs. The role focuses on structured content, technical data, and digital authoring tools. The specialist creates and maintains compliant publications, integrates technical content and graphics, produces final digital outputs, and supports document and configuration management activities. The position involves collaborating with engineers, technical writers, and software developers to convert engineering drawings, system and software documentation, and other technical inputs into clear, usable documentation. Travel of up to approximately 20% may be required.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience in a technical or digital authoring discipline such as computer science, software or systems documentation, or technical publishing.
• Experience with XML authoring and Arbortext Editor or similar structured authoring tools.
• Familiarity with DoD technical publications and standards.
• Ability to travel up to approximately 20%.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance; Interim Secret is required to start.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with provisioning and logistics documentation.
• Knowledge of configuration management best practices.
• Experience with Technical Publication Deficiency Reports, IRACs, and related change processes.
• Familiarity with NATEC, JDMICS, JDRS, IPDM, or similar data and reporting systems.
• Coding or scripting skills for automation, validation, or content transformation.
• Experience with software or systems documentation or model-based technical content.
• Experience with digital content management systems and specialized authoring platforms.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and format technical manuals and related content using XML-based tools such as Arbortext Editor and structured authoring workflows.
• Apply DoD and program standards, including MIL-STD-3001, MIL-STD-40051, MIL-STD-38784, and S1000D, to ensure documentation is accurate, consistent, and compliant.
• Integrate tables, flowcharts, graphics, and illustrations using tools such as Adobe FrameMaker, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Produce final digital outputs, including PDFs and other formats, that meet GPO style and program requirements.
• Use digital content management and configuration management systems to manage versions and publication lifecycles.
• Collaborate with engineers, technical writers, and software developers to translate engineering drawings, system and software documentation, and other technical inputs into clear, usable documentation.
• Support document control activities, including change tracking, deficiency reports, and quality assurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree