Description
SAIC seeks a highly experienced and energetic Technical Writer in Colorado Springs to support the US Space Force, Space Systems Command, in performing operational maintenance and sustainment of ground-based radars critical to US and Allied strategic missile surveillance, warning, defense, and space surveillance missions.
In support of the government customer, the SAIC Program Manager, and the Chief Engineer, the Technical Writer is responsible for responsive and coherent planning, development and delivery of PARCS and UEWR radar hardware and software modifications in response to change requests and deficiency reports.
Job Duties:
Writes and/or edits complex engineering specifications, user manuals, reports, briefings and presentations, guidelines, and other project deliverables to meet contract requirements
Develops, revises, and produces technical orders' change pages. Reviews content of technical documentation for quality
Ensures proper application of applicable government standards and guidelines for technical writing
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field and 5+ years' experience
Active Secret Clearance
Gather and interpret complex technical information for technical and non-technical audiences
Excellent organizational skills and a high level of interpersonal skills mandatory
Must be a self-motivated team player with demonstrated ability to manage projects, tasks, and special assignments independently
Manage documentation tasks for multiple products simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment with minimal supervision
Desired Qualifications:
Experience working with agile teams and methodologies
Experience sustaining PARCS, or other Strategic Warning and Surveillance radar systems such as PAVE PAWS and UEWR
Experience working with CAD programs, hardware drawings, and BOMs
Target salary range: $105,001 - $115,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER: 2408035
SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
