Technical Writer

Washington, DC, US β€’ Posted 2 hours ago β€’ Updated 2 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $100,001.00 - 140,000.00 per year
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Skills

  • Attention To Detail
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Editing
  • Writing
  • Conceptualization
  • Layout
  • Clarity
  • Editorial
  • Publications
  • Marketing
  • Computer Graphics
  • Collaboration
  • Management
  • Configuration Management
  • English
  • Journalism
  • Technical Writing
  • Communication
  • Analytical Skill
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Document Management
  • Version Control
  • Security Clearance
  • DoD
  • Acquisition
  • Documentation
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Adobe FrameMaker
  • MadCap
  • Multimedia
  • New Media
  • Technical Communication
  • Information Technology
  • Systems Engineering
  • FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2617748

Location: Washington Navy Yard, DC, US

Date Posted: 2026-10-08

Category: Communications

Subcategory: Communications

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Interim_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_HYBRID

Description

SAIC is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Technical Writer to develop, edit, and maintain a wide range of technical and programmatic documentation in support of NSWC Crane and the Sea-Launched Cruise Missile - Nuclear (SLCM-N) program. In this role, you will provide writing, editing, and communications support across the program, ensuring that all documentation meets the highest standards of quality, clarity, and compliance with applicable government and editorial specifications. The successful candidate will bring a complete understanding of communications and technical writing principles and the ability to manage multiple documentation priorities in a dynamic program environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Edit, proofread, and provide writing support for the conceptualization, layout, and preparation of high-quality graphics, text, and templates for technical and non-technical documents in support of the SLCM-N program
  • Design, prepare, and create new media projects and support the development of technical documents including manuals, procedures, specifications, and program plans
  • Check drafts for format, clarity, and overall cohesiveness; ensure documents meet editorial and government specifications and adhere to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format, and style
  • Produce and/or revise technical articles, proposals, publications, books, manuals, reports, and marketing materials
  • Determine project requirements and present drafts of finished products to users, ensuring high quality of output
  • Review rough drafts produced by technical staff and make constructive suggestions for improvement
  • Design and develop multimedia applications, systems, and products involving computer graphics and interactive computing using a variety of new media software applications, techniques, and tools
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), engineers, and program managers to gather information and ensure accuracy and completeness of content
  • Manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously and meet established deadlines
  • Support configuration management and document control processes


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing, or related field with 6 or more years of related experience; OR Master's degree with 4 or more years of related experience; OR PhD with related experience
  • Complete understanding and wide application of communications and technical writing principles, concepts, practices, and standards
  • Full knowledge of industry practices in technical documentation and communications
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise content
  • Proficiency with standard industry and government office and analytical tools including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
  • Familiarity with document management systems and version control tools
  • Active Secret clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting Navy or DoD weapons systems acquisition programs
  • Familiarity with MIL-SPEC documentation standards (e.g., MIL-STD-40051, MIL-STD-38784)
  • Proficiency with desktop publishing tools such as Adobe FrameMaker or MadCap Flare
  • Experience with multimedia development tools and new media applications
  • Society for Technical Communication (STC) certification or membership


Target salary range: $100,001 - $140,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.


Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (β€œAI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10111346
  • Position Id: 2617748
  • Posted 2 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion.​​​ For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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