SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

Technical Writer

Technical WritingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNewport, RI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree (four-year) in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and professional experience.
U.S. citizenship is required.
An active Department of War Secret clearance or higher is required.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and familiarity with collaborative tools such as SharePoint, Teams, or Confluence is required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail, grammar, and structure, are required.
Ability to collaborate with subject-matter experts and synthesize information from multiple sources into coherent documents is required.
Ability to travel 10% is required.

Responsibilities

Develop, revise, and maintain clear, accurate publications supporting mission, operational, engineering, research, and administrative activities.
Produce reports, manuals, briefings, proposals, instructional materials, catalogs, and other documentation covering work methods, procedures, and the installation, operation, and maintenance of systems and equipment.
Collaborate with subject-matter experts and cross-functional teams to translate complex technical, scientific, or operational information into usable content for intended audiences.
Ensure publications are technically accurate, well organized, consistently formatted, and delivered on schedule.
Review and refine the work of other writers and coordinate documentation activities to support high-quality, mission-relevant publications.

Desired Qualifications

A cybersecurity background is preferred.
Prior Department of War or Department of Defense experience is highly desired.

SAIC is seeking a detailed-oriented Technical Writer to work at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center alongside the government customer.

As a Technical Writer, you will apply strong writing, editing, and technical communication skills to develop, revise, and maintain clear, accurate publications that support mission, operational, engineering, research, and administrative activities. You will produce reports, manuals, briefings, proposals, instructional materials, catalogs, and other documentation addressing work methods, procedures, and the installation, operation, and maintenance of systems and equipment. You will collaborate with subject-matter experts and cross-functional teams to translate complex technical, scientific, or operational information into usable content for intended audiences. Your expertise will help ensure publications are technically accurate, well organized, consistently formatted, and delivered on schedule. You may also review and refine the work of other writers and coordinate documentation activities to support high-quality, mission-relevant publications.

Bachelor’s degree (four-year) in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Business, Finance,
U.S. Citizenship
Active DoW Secret clearance or higher
Economics, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and professional experience
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and familiarity with collaborative tools (SharePoint, Teams, Confluence, or similar)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail, grammar, and structure
Ability to collaborate with SMEs and synthesize information from multiple sources into coherent documents
10% of travel is required

Preferred Experience:

A cybersecurity background, or
Prior Department of War of Department of Defense experience highly desired

About the Company

SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

SAIC is a technology integrator that supports the U.S. government with engineering and IT services for defense, space, and intelligence missions. Its offerings include integrating complex systems, software, data analytics, cybersecurity, and digital engineering to help national security programs run smoothly. The company operates by combining technical expertise with large-scale government contracts, delivering end-to-end solutions from planning and development to deployment and support. Unlike many firms that focus on a single product, SAIC differentiates itself through a long history of government work, its origins as an employee-owned company, and its growth through strategic acquisitions to broaden capabilities in digital engineering, mission IT, and related services. SAIC’s goal is to enable national defense and intelligence operations by providing the technology and services needed to design, build, and maintain critical systems at scale.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 1969

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