SAIC

Technical Writer

SAIC$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree and 6 years of relevant experience (4 years experience may substitute for degree)
  • Active Secret clearance, U.S. Citizenship required
  • Familiarity with technical directives and Federal regulations for interagency continuity
  • Understanding of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) missions
  • Strong communication and presentation abilities

Responsibilities

  • Perform technical editorial reviews to ensure quality and clarity of documents
  • Assist in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), flow charts, and graphics for process improvement
  • Manage timely review and editing of multiple documents, adhering to strict deadlines
  • Create templates for OSAI Policy & Resource Branch as needed
  • Develop 'Editorial Lessons Learned' to improve writing practices and document mistakes
  • Coordinate weekly with the Transmittal Template Team to standardize language and guidance
  • Participate in OSAI Weekly Program Sync Meetings to stay updated on projects and topics

Benefits

  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development through monthly and strategic training
  • Involvement in high-impact projects for a premier client
  • Collaborative team environment within the OSAI framework
  • Exposure to varied documentation types across multiple formats
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is looking for a Technical Writer to help support one of our premier clients in Washington, DC

Job Duties
  • Perform technical editorial reviews, which involve formatting, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and narrative context of sentence structure.
  • Assist with development of SOP/flow charts/graphics for presentations as processes are streamlined.
  • Manage review/edit of multiple documents simultaneously within 24hr deadline (5-20 pages each), which include but are not limited to the following:
    • Executive Briefs
    • Narratives for the OSAI Management Council Charter
    • Completeness Letters
    • Pre-Application Letters
    • Review Letters
    • Transmittal Memo
    • Contour Close-Out Letters
    • Final Documents
    • Modification Final Documents
  • Develop OSAI Policy & Resource Branch templates, as applicable.
  • On-going development of OSAI "Editorial Lessons Learned" which identifies common writing mistakes and documents feedback, patterns, examples, and corrective actions.
  • Weekly coordination and collaboration meetings with Transmittal Template Team to develop standardized language and instructional guidance for consistent OSAI correspondence for S&T Directorate and SAFETY Act applicants.
  • Attend OSAI Weekly Program Sync Meetings for hot topics and project status updates.
  • Attend on-site OSAI briefings and collaborative on-site work sessions.
  • Complete monthly, strategic and technology training requirements hosted by DHS.


Qualifications

Required:
  • BS and 6 years of related experience (4 years experience in lieu of degree)
  • Active Secret clearance with ability to maintain the clearance requiring U.S. Citizenship
  • Knowledge of technical directives with DHS and Federal requirements for Inter Agency continuity
  • Knowledge of DHS S&T
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills


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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