Technical Writer

@ SAIC

Technical Writer

Chantilly, VA
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

SAIC provides mission-critical tech solutions in defense, space, and intelligence. The role focuses on creating clear technical and executive communications for cyber operations and strategic support.

Requirements

  • Technical writing expertise
  • Military or intelligence experience
  • Clearance: TS/SCI, CI Polygraph
  • Strong communication skills

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or 10+ years experience
  • Cross-Functional Team experience
  • Ability to simplify complex concepts
  • Experience with senior executives

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Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Technical Writer to serve on a Commander's Action Group (CAG) supporting our customer, MARFORCYBER and USCYBERCOM. The technical writer will be part of a close team that is required to achieve the customer's long-term vision, translating strategic intent into operational execution and ensuring the precision of executive communications across the complex, multi-faceted ecosystem required to achieve the customer's mission.

Job Duties:
  • Under general direction, edits and refines operational reports, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), and assessment frameworks to ensure they meet the highest standards of clarity and precision.
  • Coordinate with staff directories to synthesize raw technical data into polished executive summaries.
  • Ensure all outward-facing communications are consistent with Combatant-level standards and higher headquarters' messaging.
  • Drafts executive-level speeches, talking points, and white papers.
  • Develop comprehensive technical summaries of AI capabilities for use in the Commander's decision process.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelors and ten (10) years or more of related experience; four (4) additional years of work experience in lieu of degree.
  • Previous military Officer or Senior NCO with Cross-Functional Team experience (O-4/E-7 or higher) or Intelligence Professional with Cross-Functional Team experience (GG-13 or higher) preferred.
  • Advanced expertise in technical writing and ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear, actionable strategic narratives within a military or intelligence environment.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for senior executives (General Officers/SES Level).
Required Clearances:
  • Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance and CI Polygraph. Polygraph must have been completed within the last five years.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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