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Technical Writer Associate
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What they do
A Technical Writer writes product instructions, user manuals or other material that helps to explain complex information or procedures. Writes help information available to customers online, or clear explanations of company policies. Supports internal communication among different technical, engineering and scientific specialists working on a project or product. Creates product documentation, and provides input for improving product design.
$70,677 / year median in Florida
-10% projected decline
Job Description
Description SAIC is hiring a Technical Writer located in Pensacola, FL . This position will be supporting Training & Education Management Systems for Naval Education and Training Command (NETC). The role will support our Programs of Record; Corporate Enterprise Training Activity Resource Systems (CeTARS) for both schoolhouse & corporate, Navy & Joint MyEducation (MyED), Naval Education and Training Future Officer and Citizenship User System (NETFOCUS), Navy Inspector General Hotline Tracking System (NIGHTS), Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS), Authoring Instructional Materials (AIM), and Learning Assessment System (LAS). This position requires onsite support in Pensacola. FL 4 days per week. Candidates should be local to the area to be considered.
Familiarity with military system documentation standards (e.g., MIL-STD-38784, DOD-STD-2167A, IEEE 12207-2-2020). Experience working in conjunction with multi-disciplinary teams to develop technical content. Strong attention to detail and the ability to refine and edit technical information for clarity and accuracy. Excellent organizational skills.
The Technical Writer will require:
Manage numerous tasks, priorities, and technical inputs with minimal supervision. Draft and edit complex hardware documentation such as Technical Manuals, Technical Instructions, Modification Instructions, Procedures, User Guides, etc. Partner with SMEs, assist technical team members with writing tasks, and assist individuals in troubleshooting Microsoft Word and PowerPoint issues. Follow processes, writing/style conventions, and configuration management established for program documentation. Maintain, update, and author new revisions of technical documentation to include a Systems Engineering Management Plan, Configuration Management Plan, Statements of Work, etc. Compile and structure researched technical information in a clearly communicated format for stakeholders. Source or develop technical diagrams as necessary to assist with reference documentation. Produce documentation per customer formatting and governance standards. Clearly track and cite reference sources. Review documentation (e.g. requirement documents, statements of work) submitted by various project stakeholders for completeness, correctness, and compliance prior to baselining. Qualifications Required experience, certification, and education: Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or any of the 40+ other accepted degrees identified at cyber.mil that are from an ABET accredited or NCAE-C designated institution Required skills: Proficiency in technical writing tools and software packages.Familiarity with military system documentation standards (e.g., MIL-STD-38784, DOD-STD-2167A, IEEE 12207-2-2020). Experience working in conjunction with multi-disciplinary teams to develop technical content. Strong attention to detail and the ability to refine and edit technical information for clarity and accuracy. Excellent organizational skills.