Role Overview
SAIC is hiring a staff-level Technical Writer. This is a full-time role in Cabin John. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Job Description
Description
SAIC has an immediate opening for a Technical Writer to provide direct customer support on a critical mission. This candidate will develop technical reference manuals for stakeholders providing critical information to decision makers. They will also be responsible for maintaining customer office technical baseline and governance documentation. The candidate should have experience developing technical products and will serve as a recognized authority on the authorship and content of documents. The role will involve a variety of tasks to include:
- Maintain, update, and author new revisions of technical reference manuals
- Compile and structure researched technical information in a clearly communicated format for stakeholders
- Source or develop technical diagrams as necessary to assist with reference documentation
- Produce documentation per customer formatting and governance standards
- Clearly track and cite reference sources
- Maintain and revise as necessary baseline office documentation to include a Systems Engineering Management Plan, Configuration Management Plan, Statements of Work, etc
- Review documentation (e.g. requirement documents, statements of work) submitted by various project stakeholders for completeness, correctness, and compliance prior to baselining
Qualifications
- Must currently hold an Active TS/SCI with Poly
- Bachelor's degree in applicable field or experience in lieu of degree
- Minimum of 9 years of relevant experience
- Experience authoring technical reference materials
- Experience authoring or maintaining governance documentation
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both independently and in teams
- Strong experience with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Desired:
- Experience with Adobe Illustrator Design Tools
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 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, civilian, and intelligence 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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How do I apply for the Technical Writer position at SAIC?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to SAIC. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Technical Writer position at SAIC located?
This position is based in Cabin John. SAIC has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Technical Writer at SAIC earn?
SAIC has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Technical Writer role at SAIC posted?
This role was posted on April 30, 2026 (47 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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