Technical Writer and Editor

About the position

SAIC is seeking a Technical Writer and Editor with an active Top Secret clearance. This position is 100% onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit technical documents including briefings, papers, general correspondence, and briefings for grammar, punctuation, formatting, and clarity.
• Assess and integrate technical and visual information from multiple sources into well-structured and professionally articulated products.
• Facilitate appropriate review and clearance through Public Affairs and the Office of Security Review.
• Assess and evaluate technical content against mission objectives and strategic messaging guidance to deliver written and visual products for both internal and external audiences.
• Facilitate collection and dissemination of materials for coordination and approval.
• Format documents according to Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) standards.
• Work with diverse groups to reach agreement on content.
• Interview subject matter experts to obtain content.
• Perform document configuration control and storage.
• Collate, edit, format, and refine DDRE-level reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, or related field and ten (10) years or more experience; Masters degree and eight (8) or more years of experience.
• Experience writing in engineering or other highly technical domains.
• Expert skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Familiarity with Congressional activities, proposals, and reports.
• Experience and skill to interact with technical experts in systems engineering.
• Familiarity with document coordination and work flow practices.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
• US citizenship.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience within the DoD is preferred.
• Masters Degree and eight (8) years of experience.