Technical Writing Team Lead

Technical Writing Team Lead

SAIC - 4.0

Arlington, VA Job Details Full-time 16 hours ago Qualifications Version control Knowledge management Customer relationship building Technical documentation Content editing Secret Clearance Collaborating with government agencies Master's degree Bachelor's degree Doctor of Philosophy Team management Organizational skills 1 year Senior level Document management Developing technical user guides Layout design Stakeholder management

Full Job Description Job ID:

2612161

Location:

Arlington, VA, US Date Posted:

2026-05-04

Category:

Communications Subcategory:

Technical Writer/Ed Schedule:

Full-Time Shift:

Day Job Travel:

Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required:

Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to

Obtain:

None Potential for

Remote Work:

ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking qualified applicants to support a cutting-edge data, analytics, and AI platform. Roles include managing customer relationships, service portfolio and catalog management, software engineering & development, data/AI engineering, IT systems operations, and use case intake and analytics for DoW enterprise-scale mission objectives expected in Spring/Summer 2026. Positions are contingent pending contract award. A majority of the opportunities are in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area (WDCMA). Some work may be performed remotely, subject to Government approval.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead the technical writing team in developing, maintaining, and updating key program documentation, including the Project Management Plan, Quality Management Plan, and Operations Plans. Develop and maintain the Customer Success Operations Plan (CSOP), Cybersecurity Operations Plan (CYP), and all supporting documentation. Partner with Government stakeholders to define, establish, and maintain service levels for major WDP services. Draft, edit, and publish technical documents such as: Equipment manuals SOPs Operational instructions Appendices User-facing materials Support updates to the Software Engineering Plan (SWP). Maintain and organize documentation within the WDP Knowledge Management system, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and alignment with program updates. Produce clear, comprehensive technical documentation and assist with layout or formatting as needed. May assist in layout work.

Qualifications Education and Experience:

Bachelors & 5+ years of related experience, Masters & 3+ years of experience, or PhD with 1 year experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:

Proficiency in technical writing, editing, and publication of complex documents. Ability to lead and oversee teams producing technical documentation. Skill in developing and maintaining program documentation (PMP, QMP, Operations Plans, CSOP, CYP). Knowledge of documentation standards, version control, and configuration management. Skill in organizing, maintaining, and governing large-scale documentation repositories. Ability to present technical information clearly for diverse audiences. Capability to assist with formatting, structure, and layout of technical documents.