[Hiring] Technical Writer/Editor @SAIC

Role Description

SAIC has an exciting opportunity for a Tech Writer/Editor to support the Edifecs application suite and join a high-performance team supporting VA applications and spearheading our customers (VA) migration to the cloud. This is a 100% Remote role.

• Writes and updates material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications.
• Refines work of writers and coordinates activities of writers engaged in preparing technical, scientific, medical, or other material for publication.
• Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards.
• Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Works under only very general supervision; work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.
• Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals.
• Frequent internal company and external contacts; represents organization on specific projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and ten (10) or more years of relevant experience; an additional eight (8) years of relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related scientific/technical discipline is required.
• Experience working within large, regulated enterprises or federal environments is beneficial.
• Experience with Edifecs is a plus.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience developing, editing, and maintaining technical documentation, reports, manuals, procedures, process guides, proposals, and other business or technical publications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail, grammar, style, and document quality.
• Ability to translate complex technical, operational, or business information into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation.
• Experience collaborating with subject matter experts, program managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to gather and validate information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint) and document collaboration tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment in prioritizing work and resolving issues.
• Experience editing and coordinating the work of multiple writers or contributors.
• Knowledge of technical publication standards, document control processes, and style guides.
• Experience supporting proposal development, government contracting, defense, engineering, technology, or professional services organizations.
• Familiarity with content management systems, document repositories, and workflow tools.
• Experience developing process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), training materials, or user guides.
• Experience with document layout, and publishing tools such as Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio, or similar applications.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and representing an organization during customer or stakeholder engagements.
• Self-motivated and proactive with a strong customer-service orientation.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business requirements.
• Commitment to producing accurate, high-quality deliverables.

Clearance Requirement

• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.