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Technical Writer

Chantilly, VAOnsiteFull TimePosted 4 hours agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
  • MS Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Visio
  • SOPs
  • User Guides
  • Cyber Security
  • Network Administration
  • System Integration
  • Network Engineering

Nice to have

  • Graphic Design
  • OfficeSuite

Role summary

SAIC is seeking a Technical Writer to support a 24/7/365 Mission Operations Center. This role involves leading the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents for a wide range of IT systems, including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation. The Technical Writer will collaborate with IT professionals across various fields and be responsible for creating and adhering to documentation standards, maintaining an internal documentation library, and assisting with training material creation. A minimum of 9 years of relevant experience and proficiency in word processing and diagramming tools are required, along with a TS/SCI w/ Polygraph clearance.

SAIC is looking for a motivated, dedicated and energetic Tech Writer! In this role you will provide technical writing support to a 24/7/365 Mission Operations Center. You will be responsible for leading the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation to support 60 to 80 different IT systems. You will also work closely with IT professionals from a wide array of fields such as Network Administration, System Integration, Network Engineering, System Administration, Cyber Security, and Software Engineering. 

Position duties will include but are not limited to:

  • Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications utilizing information from existing system manuals, network and end-to-end drawings, consultations with technical personnel and other available resources. 
  • Assist in the creation of training materials such as pamphlets, presentations and tests.
  • Creating and adhering to documentation standards and guidelines.
  • Maintain a current internal documentation library.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph.
  • A minimum of 9 years of relevant experience is required.
  • Proficient in multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with Visio for end to end documentation.
  • Ability to create SOP's and User Guides.

 Desired Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Graphic Design experience.
  • Proficient in Open-Source word processing tools such as OfficeSuite.

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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