Senior Technical Writer-Editor with Security Clearance - San Diego, CA, United States - SAIC

    SAIC
    SAIC San Diego, CA, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description
    SAIC is seeking a Senior Technical Writer and Editor to support our NAVWAR customer onsite in San Diego, CA


    JOB DUTIES:

    • Performs desktop publishing for IETM development in support of a NAVWAR PMW 770 acquisition program.
    • Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as operations and maintenance manuals, system administrator guides, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions.
    • Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product/software developers, referring to technical specifications, engineering drawings, and DoD Instructions.
    • Prepares materials in accordance with MIL-SPECs and standards.
    • Conducts quality review and validation of materials.
    • Supports Test and evaluation events for program milestones

    Qualifications REQUIREMENTS:

    • Active Secret Clearance required
    • U.S. Citizenship
    • Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism or Technical Writing.

    Six (6) years of experience in the technical data management of combat system acquisition and/or life-cycle programs, to include: writing/editing technical documentation, procedures and guidelines for C4ISR systems or equipment.


    • Experience with MS Word, Visio, and

    Power Point:
    templates, section/paragraph auto-numbering, headers, footers, captions, complex tables, auto-indexing, fault logic and network diagrams, business charts, and graphs.

    Experience with Adobe Acrobat:
    pdf conversion, linking/bookmarking, fill-in forms, digital signatures, and certificates.


    • Intermediate graphics development capability

    DESIRED SKILLS:

    • Intermediate experience using Arbortext for desktop publishing of IETMs (XML, HTML) using Document Type Definitions (DTDs) and style sheets.
    • Background in logistics, spare parts, or supply. Configuration management and document control process experience.

    Target salary range:
    $85,001 - $95,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.


    Covid Policy:
    SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.