SCA Technical Writer I

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.