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Technical Writer

SAIC

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Secret
$80,001 - $120,000
Unspecified
IT - Tech Writing
Washington, DC (On-Site/Office)

Description

This is a junior-level position to support multiple project teams in developing a complete set of project technical documents and user-facing materials. The typical document set will include but not limited to SOPs, project scope, system requirements, technical specifications, configuration guides, transition plans, Quick Reference Guides for Tier-2 support teams, operations and maintenance guides, FAQ, and trouble-shooting guides. The preferred candidate will be well versed in using the complete set of Microsoft Office applications e.g., Word, Excel, Vision, and Power Point.

The position will have a hybrid telework arrangement with on-site presence three days a week, at a secure government facility within the greater Washington metropolitan area. The work schedule will be Monday through Friday during normal business hours. The work location and schedule are subject to change based on government requirements.

Responsibilities include:

  • Work collaboratively with project teams to identify, document, and track requirements through the system development process.
  • Develop recurring status and work progress reports.
  • Draft technical documentation suitable for distribution via Word, PDF, and Webpages.
  • Utilize established document templates to develop system specific documents.
  • Edit document templates to address process changes
  • Draft workflow diagrams
  • Maintain the Process Asset Library (PAL) and project specific documents on the Division's SharePoint site
  • Tailor documents to be readily understandable to different intended audiences, e.g., configuration guides for system engineers vs. user guides for the non-technical end user.

Qualifications

Required Education/Skills:

  • Bachelor degree and 3 years or more of related experience; masters and 1 year; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Capable of understanding and conveying technical jargon into common prose.
  • Capable of working well within a collaborative environment as an integral member of a project team.
  • Experienced in using all Microsoft Office applications.
  • Experience in maintaining an official document repository on SharePoint .

    Required Clearance:
  • US Citizenship.
  • Active interim secret clearance or higher.
  • Ability to obtain a secret clearance.


Desired Education/Skills:

  • Past experience as a business analyst and technical writer
  • Prior work experience supporting U.S. government agencies

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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IT - Tech Writing
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