SCA Technical Writer I

Description

SAIC is seeking a Technical Writer I for the US Navy in Bedford, IN.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The technical writer will develop technical documentation that incorporates information and data from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), engineers, and other departments.

• Technical manuals and user guides
• Installation, operation, and maintenance manuals
• Test procedures and work instructions

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Writing high-quality documentation that complies with corresponding standard (e.g., MIL- STD-40051E), style guide, and/or directive and meets the customers' and end users' needs
• Documentation includes but is not limited to Electronic Technical Manuals (ETMs), Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), curriculum, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Computer Based Training (CBT), and reports
• Researching, collecting, analyzing, organizing, and preparing technical information and data
• Performing desktop publishing support (e.g., format and layout) for technical documentation
• Manipulating illustrations and photographs to be included in documentation
• Creating and revising charts, diagrams, flowcharts, etc. to be included in documentation
• Editing technical documentation for format, accuracy, clarity, consistency, and adherence to government specifications
• Creating and maintaining trackers for developing, planning, and scheduling purposes
• Maintaining records
• Performing clerical/administrative duties as assigned such as file management and recording and distributing meeting minutes

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• HS diploma and 3 years of related experience
• Interim clearance is required to start with the ability to obtain a secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process
• Candidate must be a US Citizen
• Proficient in desktop publishing with abilities to format/layout text
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Effectively collaborate with a variety of teams and interested parties
• Ability to work with strict deadlines/timeframes
• Ability to make recommendations and answer questions to customers
• Experience with DOD industry
• Experience with MIL-STDs and GPO Style Manual
• Proficient with Microsoft products to include PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Experience with Adobe FrameMaker and/or PTC Arbortext
• Experience with Adobe products to include Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with IADS
• Experience with Notepad++ Experience with Microsoft Teams, Excel, Project, and Visio
• Experience with ASD-STE100, Simplified Technical English (STE)
• Experience with xml schema and development of xml files and scripts
• Experience with provisioning data
• Experience with configuration management

Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

REQNUMBER: 2618681

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