SCA Technical Writer I

SAIC • Bedford, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Technical Writer I to develop technical documentation for the US Navy in Bedford, Indiana. The writer incorporates information and data from subject matter experts, engineers, and other departments. Documentation may include technical manuals and user guides; installation, operation, and maintenance manuals; and test procedures and work instructions.

The role produces documentation in accordance with applicable standards, style guides, directives, customer requirements, and end-user needs. Examples include Electronic Technical Manuals (ETMs), Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), curricula, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Computer Based Training (CBT), and reports. The position also provides desktop-publishing, illustration, editing, tracking, records-management, and administrative support.

Requirements

• High school diploma and 3 years of related experience.
• Interim clearance required to start, with the ability to obtain a secret clearance; SAIC will sponsor the clearance process.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Proficiency in desktop publishing, including formatting and laying out text.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with varied teams and interested parties.
• Ability to work with strict deadlines and timeframes.
• Ability to make recommendations and answer customer questions.
• Experience in the Department of Defense (DoD) industry.
• Experience with MIL-STD standards and the GPO Style Manual.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with Adobe FrameMaker and/or PTC Arbortext.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with IADS.
• Experience with Notepad++.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams, Excel, Project, and Visio.
• Experience with ASD-STE100, Simplified Technical English (STE).
• Experience with XML schema and development of XML files and scripts.
• Experience with provisioning data.
• Experience with configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality technical documentation that complies with applicable standards, style guides, and directives and meets customer and end-user needs.
• Research, collect, analyze, organize, and prepare technical information and data.
• Provide desktop-publishing support, including formatting and layout of technical documentation.
• Manipulate illustrations and photographs for inclusion in documentation.
• Create and revise charts, diagrams, flowcharts, and similar materials for documentation.
• Edit technical documentation for format, accuracy, clarity, consistency, and compliance with government specifications.
• Create and maintain trackers for development, planning, and scheduling.
• Maintain records.
• Perform assigned clerical and administrative duties, including file management and recording and distributing meeting minutes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED