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SAIC · 14 hours ago

Principal Technical Writer

Virginia Beach, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

SAIC is seeking a Principal Technical Writer to support their Logistics team in life cycle maintenance and integrated logistics product support for US Navy systems. The role involves creating complex manuals and technical publications, managing multiple projects, and ensuring that deliverables meet military and customer documentation standards.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for creating and preparing complex manuals and technical publications covering software, hardware, testing and various other technical areas in support of US Navy systems

Duties include collection and organization of information; producing parts and systems illustrations using digital photography, three dimensional models, and/or line drawings; working directly with the customer to achieve a product that meets the contractual expectations of all parties; and coordination with a logistics support team on final product deliverables

Deliverables include complete operation and administration manuals for hands-on equipment operation, Navy shipboard installation, and detailed troubleshooting procedures

Other deliverables include hardware and software installation and configuration guides, training materials, reports, standard operating procedures, and interactive electronic documents and collections of documents, all of which must meet military standards and customer documentation standards and requirements

This position requires an individual who is able to manage multiple projects, priorities and inputs within a functionally matrixed organization with limited supervision

Candidate must be able to independently plan and schedule work activities to meet work product delivery dates

This position involves direct contact with customers and fleet users and demands performance that is both detail oriented and time critical

Working knowledge of US Navy and Department of Defense Logistics Systems including supply processes, provisioning, ECR process, baseline management, CDMD-OA, and ILS Certifications is helpful

Must have a thorough knowledge and documented use of software systems/databases including CMPro

The candidate will be expected to actively participate in technical and programmatic meetings to provide status and define technical documentation development requirements and milestones

Ability to exercise independent judgment while working on multiple projects of diver

Qualification

US Navy systems experienceLogistics support knowledgeTechnical writingCMProXMLMadcap FlareAttention to detailCommunication skillsProblem solving

Required

Bachelors and ten (10) years or more of related experience; Masters and eight (8) years or more experience. Years of experience in lieu of degree to be considered

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must have an Active Secret Clearance to start

Preferred

Experience with XML and Madcap Flare is a plus

Experience with or exposure to the following is a plus CMPro, TDMIS, MBPS

Establish positive working relationships with highly technical subject matter experts to obtain data required for technical documentation development

Innovative research and problem solving abilities to research sources and identify and extract relevant data from a wide variety of organizations and data repositories

Excellent attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Willingness to learn on the job

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to adjust to constantly changing priorities and tasks