Technical and Policy Writer

SAIC - Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Chantilly, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Technical and Policy Writer will play a crucial role in supporting the Cloud Investment Multi-Cloud Management (CIMM) team within SAIC's National Intelligence Community (NIC) business unit. This position involves gathering, analyzing, and composing technical information to create clear and readable documents for both technical and non-technical personnel. The writer will contribute to the intelligence community's first multi-cloud initiative, focusing on digital modernization programs and emergent cloud computing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Composing technical documents including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), user's manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports.
• Editing functional descriptions, system specifications, user's manuals, special reports, or any other customer deliverables and documents.
• Conducting research and ensuring the use of proper technical terminology.
• Organizing material and completing writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Establishing the overall organizational layout and editorial standards of the submissions.
• Working with the PMO to develop a consistent, uniform style and language.
• Managing the schedule, assignments, and meetings associated with all narratives and submissions.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience. Will accept additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Organizing and coordinating the activities for a small team of writers.
• Demonstrated experience using Confluence, SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be comfortable researching cloud technologies.

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding of basic cloud technologies and terminology.