SCA Technical Writer Level 1 Job Listing at SAIC in Bedford, IN (Job ID 2507820)

Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Technical Writer 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.

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.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with zero years of experience. Additional years of experience in lieu of degree will be accepted.
• No clearance required to start however must have the ability to obtain a secret clearance.  SAIC will sponsor the clearance process.
• US Citizenship
• 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.
• Work potential overtime at approximately 20%.
• Support travel at approximately 10%.

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.