SCA Technical Writer I
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 2, 2026. SAIC scores B on the Alion truth index.
SAIC is seeking a Technical Writer I for the US Navy in Bedford, IN.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The technical writer will develop technical documentation that incorporates information and data from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), engineers, and other departments.
- Technical manuals and user guides
- Installation, operation, and maintenance manuals
- Test procedures and work instructions
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Writing high-quality documentation that complies with corresponding standard (e.g., MIL- STD-40051E), style guide, and/or directive and meets the customers' and end users' needs
- Documentation includes but is not limited to Electronic Technical Manuals (ETMs), Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), curriculum, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Computer Based Training (CBT), and reports
Researching, collecting, analyzing, organizing, and preparing technical information and data
Performing desktop publishing support (e.g., format and layout) for technical documentation
Manipulating illustrations and photographs to be included in documentation
Creating and revising charts, diagrams, flowcharts, etc. to be included in documentation
Editing technical documentation for format, accuracy, clarity, consistency, and adherence to government specifications
Creating and maintaining trackers for developing, planning, and scheduling purposes
Maintaining records
Performing clerical/administrative duties as assigned such as file management and recording and distributing meeting minutes
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- HS diploma and 3 years of related experience
- Interim clearance is required to start with the ability to obtain a secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process
- Candidate must be a US Citizen
- Proficient in desktop publishing with abilities to format/layout text
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Effectively collaborate with a variety of teams and interested parties
- Ability to work with strict deadlines/timeframes
- Ability to make recommendations and answer questions to customers
- Experience with DOD industry
- Experience with MIL-STDs and GPO Style Manual
- Proficient with Microsoft products to include PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
- Experience with Adobe FrameMaker and/or PTC Arbortext
- Experience with Adobe products to include Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with IADS
- Experience with Notepad++
- Experience with Microsoft Teams, Excel, Project, and Visio
- Experience with ASD-STE100, Simplified Technical English (STE)
- Experience with xml schema and development of xml files and scripts
- Experience with provisioning data
- Experience with configuration management