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Description
At SAIC, we are at the forefront of technological innovation in supporting the Navy's operational, strategic, and fleet readiness. We are committed to solving complex challenges and advancing the state of the art in Maritime Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (M-PNT) systems. Join us as we continue to define the future of the Navy's warfighter, delivering unparalleled solutions that make the world more connected, secure, and efficient.
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Writer/Editor to join our talented team. The successful candidate will assist in creating, reviewing, and editing technical documents, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency in all content while working closely with cross-functional teams.
Work is performed on site in Norfolk, VA and Virginia Beach, VA.
This position is contingent upon award news Spring of 2026.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications:
SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Description
At SAIC, we are at the forefront of technological innovation in supporting the Navy's operational, strategic, and fleet readiness. We are committed to solving complex challenges and advancing the state of the art in Maritime Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (M-PNT) systems. Join us as we continue to define the future of the Navy's warfighter, delivering unparalleled solutions that make the world more connected, secure, and efficient.
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Writer/Editor to join our talented team. The successful candidate will assist in creating, reviewing, and editing technical documents, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency in all content while working closely with cross-functional teams.
Work is performed on site in Norfolk, VA and Virginia Beach, VA.
This position is contingent upon award news Spring of 2026.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce high-quality documentation like user guides, API references, white papers, training materials, and release notes, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
- Strong understanding of the navigation systems being documented, including the technical features and functionalities.
- Work closely with subject matter experts, engineers, and other team members to gather information, clarify requirements, and ensure documentation aligns with product development.
- Define documentation scope, outlining project timelines, and managing the overall documentation process.
- Maintain and update existing documentation to reflect product changes and new features.
- Review and edit technical documentation to ensure consistency, accuracy, and adherence to style guides.
- Ensure accuracy and consistency in technical documentation.
- Conduct thorough research to gather accurate technical information.
- Provide guidance and training to junior technical writers.
- A culture of innovation, where your ideas and contributions are valued and make an impact.
- Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art technology and field-testing opportunities.
- A supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Qualifications:
- BA degree in English, Journalism, or Technical Writing.
- Three (3) years of experience in DoD technical writing, to include: writing technical documentation, procedures and guidelines for C4ISR systems or equipment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with content management systems.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- US Citizenship required.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.
- Active Interim Secret or final Secret clearance is preferred.
SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
