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SAIC · 8 hours ago

Technical Writer and Editor

North Charleston, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

SAIC is seeking a Technical Editor and Writer to support a newly awarded contract with the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Support team. The role involves writing and editing technical documentation for various systems and collaborating with teams to ensure accuracy and clarity in documentation for complex systems.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Seeking a Technical Writer/Editor to support to the research & development, test and evaluation, fielding, documentation development, configuration management, software engineering and integration, training, fielding and sustainment, cybersecurity, and program management of United States Marine Corps (USMC) Signals Intelligence Systems (SIS) programs

Write and edit technical documentation for project systems and software as needed to meet contract requirements

Document processes and procedures in a clear, concise, and accurate manner

Research and compile technical data to create and edit technical documentation

Examples of documentation include but are not limited to Operator and Maintenance Manuals, Administrator Manuals, User Manuals, Maintenance and Technical Instructions, Software Installation Instructions, Software Release Notes, Stock Lists, Test Plans and Reports, Training Packages

Interpret and apply concepts for technical writing deliverables based on engineering drawings, technical information from engineers and subject matter experts (SMEs), logisticians, tests conducted with the test team, and other available sources

Collaborate with technical writing team and other functional areas to plan, coordinate, and develop new and revised documents, and to properly anticipate potential and incoming changes/gaps

Edit and proofread technical documentation to ensure accuracy and clarity of content

Participate in peer reviews of work within the technical writing team and across functional areas

Create and edit graphics, photos, figures, flowcharts, diagrams, and other visual aids as needed to document technical concepts

Use style guides, military standards, and existing templates to meet formatting, structure, and classification requirements for all written materials

Work independently and collaboratively to prepare and maintain documentation for highly complex systems, programming and operations documentation, procedures, and methods

Meet documentation deadlines with minimal input required from management

Use appropriate software tools to create, manage, format, and publish technical documentation, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Gimp, and Adobe Acrobat/PDF X-Change

Qualification

Technical WritingTechnical DocumentationC4ISR SystemsMilitary StandardsDocumentation SoftwareResearch SkillsGraphic CreationCollaborationTime Management

Required

BA degree in English, Journalism, Business Administration, or Technical Writing

Five (5) years of experience in the development of USMC publications to include writing/editing technical documentation, procedures and guidelines for C4ISR systems or equipment

Secret Level Clearance required; TS/SCI preferred

Active Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI

Must be a US Citizen

Preferred

Experience producing documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation utilized by the end-user community of DoD electronic equipment and systems

Experience following and applying military and civilian style guide standards to work products

Understanding of 30-60-90% technical documentation deliverables and ability to project due-outs for documentation timeline

Familiarity with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), National Stock Numbers (NSNs), Web Federal Logistics Information System (WebFLIS), Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Codes, and H6 naming conventions for documentation specific to the USMC

Experience using classification guidelines to meet requirements competently and consistently for derivative classification of deliverables

Advanced experience with hardware and software technical writing

Strong editing skills