SAIC

Technical Writer

SAIC$80K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years relevant experience or 4 years experience in lieu of degree.
  • Proven experience developing technical documentation with knowledge of writing standards and compliance requirements.
  • Knowledgeable in MIL-STD-38784, MIL-STD-40051E, and ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207-2026.
  • Strong understanding of Army terminology, structure, and writing styles.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Atlassian Jira/Confluence, and Adobe Professional or similar.
  • Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

  • Lead creation and management of technical documentation and governance artifacts.
  • Ensure effective communication of critical information for operational and strategic decision-making.
  • Collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, and subject matter experts.
  • Act as primary authority on technical authorship and documentation quality.
  • Produce high-caliber deliverables aligned with customer-defined formats and governance standards.

Benefits

  • Ongoing applications accepted; no deadline for submission.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Technical Writer to join our team at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland.

This position will support a fast-paced Quick Reaction Capabilities Integration team under the Army DEVCOM, C5ISR, QRC contract.

Job Responsibilities:
  • You will lead the creation, maintenance, and management of technical documentation, including technical reference materials, governance artifacts, and technical baselines.
  • Your work will ensure that critical information is clearly, accurately, and effectively communicated to enable both operational and strategic decision-making.
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented professional with experience authoring structured technical content, validating documentation for accuracy and compliance, and managing updates to governance and baseline materials.
  • This position requires close collaboration with engineers, project managers, and subject matter experts. You will act as the primary authority on technical authorship and enterprise documentation quality, producing high-caliber deliverables that align with customer-defined formats and governance standards.

Qualifications

Required Education:
  • Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of relevant experience required; four (4) years of experience considered in lieu of degree.
Required Experience:
  • Proven experience developing technical documentation, with extensive knowledge of writing standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Significant experience creating project schedules and management tools, including POA&Ms, to enable timely and efficient delivery.
  • Extremely knowledgeable with MIL-STD-38784, MIL-STD-40051E, and ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207-2026.
  • Strong understanding of Army terminology, structure and writing styles.
  • Extremely knowledgeable with MIL-STD-38784, MIL-STD-40051E, and ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207-2026.
  • Strong understanding of Army terminology, structure and writing styles.
  • Strong organizational and time management capabilities; adept at handling multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
  • Proactive approach to identifying issues and driving solutions with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Experience creating and editing Army IETMs and TMs in accordance with MIL-STDs.
  • Experience in writing technical training materials and performing technical writing for secured documentation at a secured location.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and tools, Atlassian Jira / Confluence, and Adobe Professional or similar.
  • Demonstrated grammatical and spelling skills and an ability to accurately describe technical information in simple, clear language.
  • Experience supporting and communicating with senior internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience utilizing Share Point for records management and portal dashboards for reporting.
  • Ability to accurately describe technical information in simple, clear language.
Clearance:
  • Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI eligibility is required. Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain any additional access necessary for the position

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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