SAIC is hiring: Senior Technical Writer in Washington

SAIC is seeking a skilled Technical Writer to support a recently awarded contract, Project Overmatch.

Work is performed on site in Washington, DC.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in technical writing and communications within the Navy and/or Department of Defense (DoD). This individual will be responsible for developing, editing, and delivering a wide range of technical documentation, reports, and communications. This is a recently awarded contract, funded for five years.

Responsibilities:

• Technical Documentation Development: Research complex technical subject matter, organize information from multiple sources, and produce high-quality, comprehensible technical documents tailored to diverse audiences.
• Document Refinement: Draft, expand, refine, and edit architecture documents, technical concepts, and solutions into comprehensive, compliant, and compelling formats.
• Proposal and White Paper Creation: Produce compelling white papers, technical briefs, and other documentation to support customer engagements and contract objectives.
• Content Development Coordination: Collaborate with customers, technical teams, and management to ensure accurate and effective content development.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure all documents adhere to applicable government style guides and established standards.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or a related field is preferred but not required with equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in technical writing, preferably in Navy or DoD environments.
• Proven ability to create comprehensive and clear technical documentation tailored to diverse audiences.
• Experience developing reports, white papers, and architecture documentation.
• Familiarity with government regulations and compliance standards.
• Exceptional ability to communicate effectively, serving as a key spokesperson for technical documentation in support of initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure accuracy and clarity in all written materials.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently.
• Knowledge of Navy or DoD-specific documentation standards and style guides is preferred.

Required Clearance:

• Must possess an active Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting classified DoD contracts or projects.
• Familiarity with the Naval Operational Architecture (NOA) and associated technical systems.
• Knowledge of the Overmatch ESS contract objectives and deliverables.

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