Description
SAIC has an opening for a Defense Technical Writing Intern to support the Software Development Team onsite at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama.
NOTE: This internship is year-round, onsite at Redstone Arsenal, AL (flexible ~20 hours a week)
JOB DUTIES:
Develop an understanding of the software capabilities
Effectively communicate with other project team members to compose user guides and reference manuals
Plan, develop, organize, write, and edit manuals to include technical specifications as well as such things as graphs, graphics, and tables
Secure feedback/approval and edit/refine as required
Analyze, interpret, and simplify technical, operational information in a manner tailored for each document's intended audience
Plan, estimate, and manage the publication readiness and delivery of written documents in accordance with program/project requirements
Revise document drafts, verifying technical content, and ensuring correct grammar
Analyze documents to maintain continuity of style of content and enforce document version control
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Some experience in grammar, writing, copy editing skills, and technical writing experience
Willing to learn how to quickly grasp technical concepts and translate them into clear, easy-to-understand content
General understanding of networks, databases, and information security
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Ability to thrive in both team and self-managed environments
Willingness to meet strict timelines and deliverables
Strong MS Office Suite skills
REQUIRED CLEARANCE:
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: 2409236
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
