SCA Technical Writer I

Description

SAIC is seeking a Technical Writer I to support the US Navy in Bedford, IN.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

Developing high-quality documentation with minimal guidance that is coherent and easy to follow, as well as complying with corresponding standard, style guide, and/or directive and meets the customers and end user's needs. Documentation includes but is not limited to technical orders, technical manuals, training curriculum, training aids, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), user guides, test reports, work instructions, and presentations

Researching, collecting, analyzing, organizing, and preparing technical information and data for desktop publishing staff to generate drafts

Developing diagrams, charts, and graphs to enhance and increase the end user's understanding

Manipulating graphics, charts, diagrams, etc. to be included in documentation

Editing and reviewing rough drafts for format, clarity, and adherence to editorial and government specifications

Performing duties as the alternate Document Control Custodian (DCC), which include issuing document control numbers, maintaining document control register, and routing documents for review/approval

Creating and maintaining templates, DTDs, EDDs, read/write rules, and structure applications

Scheduling, attending, and participating in project meetings, as well as validation/verifications

Tracking documentation for developing, planning, and scheduling purposes

Collaborating with SMEs to ensure technical content is accurate, easy to understand, and consistent

Immediately communicating obstacles or issues to leadership

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

HS/GED and zero years of experience

Experience with Microsoft products to include Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel, and Outlook

No clearance required to start however must have the ability to obtain a secret clearance SAIC will sponsor the clearance process

Possess strong written skills, grammar, content, and structure

Teamwork attributes

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail, schedule focused

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

PTC Arbortext, Adobe Framemaker, AutoCAD experience

REQNUMBER: 2613910

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability