SAIC

Technical Writer

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related field and 2+ years' experience
  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Familiarity with technical order documentation
  • Experience using PDF editing software such as Adobe Acrobat Pro or PDF-Xchange
  • Proficient in document processing software, including Adobe FrameMaker

Responsibilities

  • Develop, write, and edit engineering specifications and project deliverables
  • Gather and interpret complex technical information for diverse audiences
  • Create and edit Air Force Technical Orders and contract documentation
  • Ensure compliance with relevant government standards and guidelines
  • Review peer technical documentation for correctness and standards adherence

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Support for continued education and training
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Work with cutting-edge technology in the defense sector
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

SAIC seeks an experienced and energetic Technical Writer to support the US Space Force's Ground Based Radar (GBR) Maintenance and Sustainment Services (GMASS) contract in performing operational maintenance and sustainment of ground-based radars critical to US and Allied strategic missile surveillance, warning, defense, and space surveillance missions.

In support of the government customer, the SAIC Program Manager, and the Chief Engineer, the Technical Writer is responsible for responsive and coherent planning, development and delivery of documentation regarding PARCS and UEWR radar hardware and software modifications, change requests and deficiency reports. This position is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Job Duties:
  • Develop, write, and edit comprehensive engineering specifications, user manuals, reports, briefings, presentations, guidelines, and other project deliverables to meet contract requirements
  • Gather and interpret complex technical information for technical and non-technical audiences
  • Create and edit Air Force Technical Orders, Time Compliance Technical Orders, Contractor Furnished Equipment Notices, and other documentation in compliance with contract or project requirements
  • Ensure proper application of applicable government standards including MIL-STD-38784, MIL-DTL-38807, MIL-DTL-38804, MIL-PRF-32216, and other relevant guidelines to all documents
  • Review technical documentation created by peers to ensure all information is incorporated correctly and all standards are followed

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in related field and 2+ years' experience
  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Familiarity with TO 00-5-1, TO 00-5-3, and TO 00-5-15
  • Experience using PDF editing software such as Adobe Acrobat Pro or PDF-Xchange
  • Experience with document processing software, including Adobe FrameMaker
Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience working with agile teams and methodologies and Atlassian tools such as Jira, Confluence, etc.
  • Experience sustaining PARCS, or other Strategic Warning and Surveillance radar systems such as PAVE PAWS and UEWR.
  • Experience with graphic design software such as Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop

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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