SAIC Defense & Aerospace

SCA Technical Writer I

Bedford, TX +1 In person Full-time
  • SAIC is seeking a Technical Writer I for the US Navy in Bedford, IN.
  • The technical writer will develop technical documentation that incorporates information and data from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), engineers, and other departments.
  • Technical manuals and user guides
  • Installation, operation, and maintenance manuals
  • Test procedures and work instructions

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Writing high-quality documentation that complies with corresponding standard (e.g., MIL- STD-40051E), style guide, and/or directive and meets the customers' and end users'
  • Needs. Documentation includes but is not limited to Electronic Technical Manuals (ETMs), Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), curriculum, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Computer Based Training (CBT), and reports
  • Researching, collecting, analyzing, organizing, and preparing technical information and data
  • Performing desktop publishing support (e.g., format and layout) for technical documentation
  • Manipulating illustrations and photographs to be included in documentation
  • Creating and revising charts, diagrams, flowcharts, etc. to be included in documentation
  • Editing technical documentation for format, accuracy, clarity, consistency, and adherence to government specifications
  • Creating and maintaining trackers for developing, planning, and scheduling purposes
  • Maintaining records
  • Performing clerical/administrative duties as assigned such as file management and recording and distributing meeting minutes

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • HS diploma and 3 years of related experience.
  • Interim clearance is required to start with the ability to obtain a secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process
  • Candidate must be a US Citizen
  • Proficient in desktop publishing with abilities to format/layout text
  • Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Effectively collaborate with a variety of teams and interested parties
  • Ability to work with strict deadlines/timeframes
  • Ability to make recommendations and answer questions to customers

Experience with DOD industry

  • Experience with MIL-STDs and GPO Style Manual
  • Proficient with Microsoft products to include PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
  • Experience with Adobe FrameMaker and/or PTC Arbortext
  • Experience with Adobe products to include Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

Experience with IADS

Experience with Notepad++

  • Experience with Microsoft Teams, Excel, Project, and Visio
  • Experience with ASD-STE100, Simplified Technical English (STE)
  • Experience with xml schema and development of xml files and scripts

Experience with provisioning data

Experience with configuration management

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