Technical Writer – Editor
Posted 21hrs ago
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Job Description
Technical Writer/Editor creating and editing documentation for SAIC’s Edifecs and VA applications. Supporting the customer’s migration to cloud-based operations.
Responsibilities:
- Write and update reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications
- Refine the work of writers and coordinate activities of writers preparing technical, scientific, medical, or other material for publication
- Support the Edifecs application suite and VA applications
- Contribute to the VA migration to the cloud
- Develop solutions to problems of moderate scope and complexity
- Work under general supervision and have work reviewed for soundness, adequacy, and accuracy
- Contribute to organizational projects and goals
- Represent the organization on specific projects
- Collaborate with internal company and external contacts
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree and ten (10) or more years of relevant experience; an additional eight (8) years of relevant experience may be substituted for education
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related scientific/technical discipline is required
- Experience working within large, regulated enterprises or federal environments is beneficial
- Experience with Edifecs is a plus
- Demonstrated experience developing, editing, and maintaining technical documentation, reports, manuals, procedures, process guides, proposals, and other business or technical publications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail, grammar, style, and document quality
- Ability to translate complex technical, operational, or business information into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation
- Experience collaborating with subject matter experts, program managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to gather and validate information
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint) and document collaboration tools
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment in prioritizing work and resolving issues
- Experience editing and coordinating the work of multiple writers or contributors
- Knowledge of technical publication standards, document control processes, and style guides
- Experience supporting proposal development, government contracting, defense, engineering, technology, or professional services organizations
- Familiarity with content management systems, document repositories, and workflow tools
- Experience developing process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), training materials, or user guides
- Experience with document layout and publishing tools such as Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio, or similar applications
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and representing an organization during customer or stakeholder engagements
- Self-motivated and proactive with a strong customer-service orientation
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business requirements
- Commitment to producing accurate, high-quality deliverables
- US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance


















