Senior Technical Writer Security Clearance

Position: Senior Technical Writer with Security Clearance
Description  SAIC is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to support our NAVWAR customer in Portsmouth, VA. This will be an ONSITE ROLE.

JOB DUTIES:

* Performs desktop publishing for IETM development.
* Writes, rewrites, and/or edits technical documents such as operations and maintenance manuals, system administrator guides, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions.
* Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product/software developers, referring to technical specifications, engineering drawings, and DoD Instructions.
* Prepares materials in accordance with MIL-SPECs and standards.
* Conducts quality review and validation of materials.
* Supports Test and evaluation events for program milestones. Qualifications  REQUIREMENTS:
* BA degree (English, Journalism or Technical Writing) and six (6) years of experience in the technical data management of combat system acquisition and/or life-cycle programs, to include: writing/editing technical documentation, procedures and guidelines for C4

ISR systems or equipment; years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.
* Must be a U.S. Citizen.
* Must have an active Secret clearance.
* Experience with MS Word, Visio, and Power Point: templates, section/paragraph auto-numbering, headers, footers, captions, complex tables, auto-indexing, fault logic and network diagrams, business charts, and graphs.
* Experience with Adobe Acrobat: pdf conversion, linking/bookmarking, fill-in forms, digital signatures, and certificates.
* Intermediate graphics development capability. DESIRED

SKILLS:

* Background in logistics, spare parts, supply.
* Configuration management and document control process experience.