Technical Writer

  • SPRINGFIELD, VA
  • Posted 35 days ago | Updated 1 hour ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Attention to detail
Software design
Technical writing
Software documentation
Software development
Computer networking
Time management
Information Technology
Systems engineering
Federal government
Security clearance
Documentation
Software deployment
Policies
Collaboration
Fluency
English
Research
Writing
Microsoft Visio
Management
Communication
Software development methodology
Multitasking
Reporting
SAP BASIS
FOCUS

Job Details

Job ID: 2404344

Location: SPRINGFIELD, VA, US

Date Posted: 2024-04-17

Category: Communications

Subcategory: Technical Writer/Ed

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC has an opportunity for a Technical Writer, Springfield, VA.

Responsibilities include:
  • Work with internal teams to obtain an in-depth understanding of the systems / processes / procedure and the documentation requirement
  • Write technical and process documentation for various audiences, including but not limited to CDRL reports, Software Design Documents, Requirements, Deployment Plans, RCAs, Policies, Procedures and Work Instructions
  • Collaborate with team to write essential internal documentation that builds shared understanding
  • Learn complex technical information and communicate it in a readable, concise, and accurate manner to both technical and non-technical persons.
  • Coordinate shared content and deliverables with other writers

Qualifications

Required Education/Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience. 5 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Speaks and writes fluent, grammatically correct English
  • Experience researching and writing excellent documentation and examples for senior system administrators, business analysts, and/or developers
  • Experience with MS Office to include Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Project
  • Ability to manage multiple, high, & competing priorities in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
  • Strong oral and written communication skills across all levels
  • Self- starter and problem solver
  • Proven working experience in technical writing of software documentation
  • Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures
  • Basic familiarity with the SDLC and software development
  • Ability to communicate IT, networking, and security concepts to personnel at all levels of experience and responsibility

Desired Education/Skills:
  • Strong time management and multitasking skills; attention to detail
  • Experience working with multiple high priority tasks simultaneously
  • Comfortable documenting and defining system details
  • Senior level documentation and reporting skills

Required Clearance:
  • Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
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SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.


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