Technical Writer and Editor

Description

SAIC is seeking a Technical Writer in North Charleston, SC to support the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) to assist senior technical writing staff in documentation of Technical Installation Manuals for tactical vehicles.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Utilize one or more word processing software packages to produce a variety of documents such as memos, publications, forms, reports, tables, and graphs.
• Edit and reformat written or electronic drafts.
• Work in conjunction with and alongside technicians, logisticians, engineers and the customer to capture and document through written, pictorial and line drawing instructions the technical details of proposed and actual prototyping, and the assembly and integration of C4ISR systems into various military vehicle platforms.

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors in English or Journalism and three (3) years of experience. Experience will be accepted in lieu of degree.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Experience writing and editing Standard Operating Procedures and/or manuals.
• Familiarity with office terminology and practices.
• Experience in Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) OR XML preferred.

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:

• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance within 60 days of hire; SAIC will help to obtain.
• Must be a current US Citizen.