SAIC

Technical Writer

SAIC$88K — $105K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of related experience or 14+ years of work experience in lieu of degree
  • Preferred military officer (O-4) or Senior NCO (E-7) experience
  • Advanced technical writing skills in military or intelligence contexts
  • Ability to translate complex technical details into strategic narratives
  • Exceptional communication skills for high-level executives

Responsibilities

  • Edit and refine operational reports, CONOPS, and assessment frameworks for clarity and precision
  • Coordinate with staff to synthesize raw technical data into executive summaries
  • Ensure consistency in outward-facing communications with Combatant-level standards
  • Draft executive speeches, talking points, and white papers
  • Develop technical summaries of AI capabilities for decision-making processes

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with a close-knit team
  • Opportunity to support high-impact military operations
  • Engagement with senior leadership and decision-makers
  • Involvement in translating strategic vision into actionable tasks
  • Chance to work within a complex, multi-faceted operational framework
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a Technical Writer to serve on a Commander's Action Group (CAG) supporting our customer, MARFORCYBER and USCYBERCOM. The technical writer will be part of a close team that is required to achieve the customer's long-term vision, translating strategic intent into operational execution and ensuring the precision of executive communications across the complex, multi-faceted ecosystem required to achieve the customer's mission.

Job Duties:
  • Under general direction, edits and refines operational reports, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), and assessment frameworks to ensure they meet the highest standards of clarity and precision.
  • Coordinate with staff directories to synthesize raw technical data into polished executive summaries.
  • Ensure all outward-facing communications are consistent with Combatant-level standards and higher headquarters' messaging.
  • Drafts executive-level speeches, talking points, and white papers.
  • Develop comprehensive technical summaries of AI capabilities for use in the Commander's decision process.


Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelors and ten (10) years or more of related experience; four (4) additional years of work experience in lieu of degree
  • Previous military Officer or Senior NCO with Cross-Functional Team experience (O-4/E-7 or higher) or Intelligence Professional with Cross-Functional Team experience (GG-13 or higher) preferred.
  • Advanced expertise in technical writing and ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear, actionable strategic narratives within a military or intelligence environment.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for senior executives (General Officers/SES Level).

Required Clearances:
  • Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance and CI Polygraph. Polygraph must have been completed within the last five years.


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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