Technical Writer

SAIC has an opportunity for a Technical Writer, Springfield, VA.

Responsibilities include:

• Work with internal teams to obtain an in-depth understanding of the systems / processes / procedure and the documentation requirement

• Write technical and process documentation for various audiences, including but not limited to CDRL reports, Software Design Documents, Requirements, Deployment Plans, RCAs, Policies, Procedures and Work Instructions

• Collaborate with team to write essential internal documentation that builds shared understanding

• Learn complex technical information and communicate it in a readable, concise, and accurate manner to both technical and non-technical persons.

• Coordinate shared content and deliverables with other writers

Required Education/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience. 5 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Speaks and writes fluent, grammatically correct English

• Experience researching and writing excellent documentation and examples for senior system administrators, business analysts, and/or developers

• Experience with MS Office to include Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Project

• Ability to manage multiple, high, & competing priorities in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment

• Strong oral and written communication skills across all levels

• Self- starter and problem solver

• Proven working experience in technical writing of software documentation

• Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures

• Basic familiarity with the SDLC and software development

• Ability to communicate IT, networking, and security concepts to personnel at all levels of experience and responsibility

Desired Education/Skills:

• Strong time management and multitasking skills; attention to detail

• Experience working with multiple high priority tasks simultaneously

• Comfortable documenting and defining system details

• Senior level documentation and reporting skills

Required Clearance:

• Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• US Citizenship