Technical Writer and Editor

  • ARLINGTON, VA
  • Posted 59 days ago | Updated 7 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Clarity
Messaging
OSD
Storage
Editing
English
Writing
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Collaboration
Security Clearance
DoD
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Job Details

Job ID: 2503572

Location: ARLINGTON, VA, US

Date Posted: 2025-03-24

Category: Communications

Subcategory: Technical Writer/Ed

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking a Technical Writer and Editor with an active Top Secret clearance. This position is 100% onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Job responsibilities:
  • Write and edit technical documents including briefings, papers, general correspondence, and briefings for grammar, punctuation, formatting, and clarity
  • Assess and integrate technical and visual information from multiple sources into well-structured and professionally articulated products
  • Facilitate appropriate review and clearance through Public Affairs and the Office of Security Review
  • Assess and evaluate technical content against mission objectives and strategic messaging guidance to deliver written and visual products for both internal and external audiences
  • Facilitate collection and dissemination of materials for coordination and approval
  • Format documents according to Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) standards
  • Work with diverse groups to reach agreement on content
  • Interview subject matter experts to obtain content
  • Perform document configuration control and storage
  • Collate, edit, format, and refine DDRE-level reports

Qualifications

Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, or related field and ten (10) years or more experience; Masters degree and eight (8) or more years of experience
  • Experience writing in engineering or other highly technical domains
  • Expert skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Familiarity with Congressional activities, proposals, and reports
  • Experience and skill to interact with technical experts in systems engineering
  • Familiarity with document coordination and work flow practices

Required Clearance:
  • Active Top Secret clearance required to start; Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI required to maintain employment
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Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience within the DoD is preferred
  • Masters Degree and eight (8) years of experience



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