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 DoD programs. The role focuses on structured content, technical data, and digital authoring tools. The specialist creates and maintains manuals and related content, applies DoD and program standards, prepares digital publications, and supports content and configuration management. The position involves collaboration with engineers, technical writers, and software developers to turn technical inputs into clear, usable documentation, as well as document control, change tracking, deficiency reporting, and quality assurance.

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/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 and ability to obtain a Secret clearance; Interim Secret clearance is required to start.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with provisioning and logistics documentation and configuration management best practices.
• Experience with Technical Publication Deficiency Reports, IRACs, and related change processes.
• Experience with NATEC, JDMICS, JDRS, IPDM, or similar data/reporting systems.
• Coding or scripting skills for automation, validation, or content transformation.
• Experience with software/system 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 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/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