Technical Writing Team Lead Jobs

Job Posting

SAIC is seeking qualified applicants to support a cutting-edge data, analytics, and AI platform. Roles include managing customer relationships, service portfolio and catalog management, software engineering & development, data/AI engineering, IT systems operations, and use case intake and analytics for DoW enterprise-scale mission objectives expected in Spring/Summer 2026. Positions are contingent pending contract award. A majority of the opportunities are in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area (WDCMA). Some work may be performed remotely, subject to Government approval.
Job Responsibilities

Lead the technical writing team in developing, maintaining, and updating key program documentation, including the Project Management Plan, Quality Management Plan, and Operations Plans.
Develop and maintain the Customer Success Operations Plan (CSOP), Cybersecurity Operations Plan (CYP), and all supporting documentation.
Partner with Government stakeholders to define, establish, and maintain service levels for major WDP services.
Draft, edit, and publish technical documents such as:

Equipment manuals
SOPs
Operational instructions
Appendices
User-facing materials

Support updates to the Software Engineering Plan (SWP).
Maintain and organize documentation within the WDP Knowledge Management system, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and alignment with program updates.
Produce clear, comprehensive technical documentation and assist with layout or formatting as needed.
May assist in layout work.
Qualifications Education and Experience

Bachelors & 5+ years of related experience, Masters & 3+ years of experience, or PhD with 1 year experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:
Proficiency in technical writing, editing, and publication of complex documents.
Ability to lead and oversee teams producing technical documentation.
Skill in developing and maintaining program documentation (PMP, QMP, Operations Plans, CSOP, CYP).
Knowledge of documentation standards, version control, and configuration management.
Skill in organizing, maintaining, and governing large-scale documentation repositories.
Ability to present technical information clearly for diverse audiences.
Capability to assist with formatting, structure, and layout of technical documents.