Technical Writer/Editor

About the Role

SAIC is seeking a Technical Writer/Editor for the Joint Expeditionary Command and Control (JEXC2) program in Panama City Beach, FL. This role involves developing high-quality documentation with minimal guidance, ensuring coherence, compliance with standards, and meeting customer and end-user needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop documentation including Technical Manuals (TMs), Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), Test Plans, Maintenance Plans, Job Aids, Student Guides, and other instructional or guidance materials.
• Produce defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation for Department of Defense (DoD) electronic equipment and systems.
• Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings, operational procedures, and blend large quantities of computer-related information.
• Apply technical writing concepts using engineering drawings, technical information, consultations with engineers, and subject matter experts.
• Perform desktop publishing support (e.g., format and layout) for technical documentation.
• Create and manipulate charts, diagrams, and other visuals for inclusion in documentation.
• Create and maintain XML schema (e.g., templates, Document Type Definitions (DTDs), EDDs, read/write rules, structure applications, and conversion tables).
• Research, collect, analyze, organize, and prepare technical information and data.
• Edit technical documentation for format, accuracy, clarity, consistency, and adherence to government specifications.
• Use word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Schedule, attend, and participate in project meetings, review meetings, and validation/verification events.
• Create and maintain trackers for developing, planning, and scheduling purposes.
• Prepare photographs for documentation (e.g., color correcting, resizing, adding callouts).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years or more of related experience; Master’s and one (1) year of related experience; or four (4) additional years of experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Experience performing technical writing for secured documentation at a secured location.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Professional, or similar tools.
• Experience in writing technical training materials.
• Demonstrated grammatical and spelling skills, with the ability to describe technical information in simple, clear language.
• Experience supporting and communicating with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working with computer support, video technology, distance learning, and other state-of-the-art technologies.
• Experience utilizing SharePoint/iCenter for records management and portal dashboards for reporting.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with little oversight and supervision.
• U.S. citizenship with a Secret security clearance (must be able to obtain).

Preferred Skills

• Strong XML Content Management and Authoring through MadCap Flare, Adobe FrameMaker, Arbortext, or similar.
• Knowledge of Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) Document Type Definition (DTD) standards usage.
• Knowledge of Document Management and Configuration Management principles.
• Ability to learn, communicate, and track task order, customer, and corporate Technical Writing standards and requirements across multiple task orders.
• Experience with MIL-DTL-24784/11D Detail Specification Sheet Ship Information Book (SIB) Requirements and MIL-STD-38784B, DoD Standard Practice General Style and Format Requirements for Technical Manuals.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Day Shift
• Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
• Potential for Remote Work: On-site (ORA_ON_SITE)