SAIC

Technical Writer

SAIC$160K — $200K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of related experience, or 14+ years of relevant work in lieu of degree.
  • Previous military Officer or Senior NCO experience (O-4/E-7 or above) or Intelligence Professional (GG-13 or above) preferred.
  • Advanced technical writing skills, with a focus on military or intelligence contexts.
  • Strong capability to convert complex technical ideas into strategic narratives.
  • Excellent communication skills tailored for senior executives (General Officers/SES level).
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with a CI Polygraph completed within the last five years.

Responsibilities

  • Edit and refine operational reports and CONOPS for clarity and precision.
  • Synthesize raw technical data into polished executive summaries with staff directories.
  • Ensure outward-facing communications align with Combatant-level standards and messaging.
  • Draft executive-level speeches, talking points, and white papers.
  • Develop comprehensive technical summaries on AI capabilities for decision-making at the Commander level.

Benefits

  • No specific benefits listed in the job description.
Full Job Description
Job Description

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.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. 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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