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Technical Writer Senior

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Compensation
$80–120K/yr
Location
Chantilly, VA
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance

Job overview

SAIC seeks a detail-oriented Technical Writer to support the ABMS Digital Infrastructure Network Developer team and the Department of the Air Force. The writer produces and maintains CDRL deliverables, translating technical and operational information into clear, government-compliant documentation. The role collaborates with engineering, cybersecurity, network, logistics, and program teams, and supports documentation across program management, systems engineering, cybersecurity, network architecture, and logistics.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft OfficeSharePointTeamsConfluenceJIRAWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationAttention to DetailGrammarDocument SynthesisDoD Documentation StandardsData Item DescriptionsCDRL ManagementRisk Management FrameworkBody of Evidence PackagesSTIG ReportsAuthorization to Operate ArtifactsDISA STIGsNIST SP 800-53DoD Cybersecurity PolicyProgram Protection PlansOPSEC PlansSD-WANCloud NetworkingEnterprise IT InfrastructureNetwork Architecture DocumentationInterface Control DocumentsInstallation ProceduresCheckout ProceduresCross Domain SolutionsMulti-Enclave EnvironmentsCross-Domain CertificationModel-Based Systems EngineeringCameo/SysMLIBM DOORSIntegrated Master SchedulesEarned Value Management SystemsTechnical Baseline ManagementDesign Review DocumentationTechnical Interchange Meeting Documentation

Qualifications

Bachelor's in English or RelatedU.S. CitizenshipActive DoD Secret Clearance or HigherAbility to Obtain TS/SCIDoD Program ExperienceDAF Program ExperienceAgile Development ExperienceCUI Environment Experience

Full job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Writer to support the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) Digital Infrastructure (DI) Network Developer team in direct support of the Department of the Air Force (DAF), Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management (PEO C3BM). This position plays a critical role in producing, managing, and maintaining the full suite of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables required under this program.

The Technical Writer will work alongside systems engineers, cybersecurity professionals, network architects, and logistics specialists to translate complex technical, operational, and engineering information into clear, accurate, and government-compliant documentation. All deliverables must meet DoD documentation standards and are subject to Government review and acceptance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, revise, and maintain technical documentation including system manuals, network architecture guides, installation and configuration procedures, operational runbooks, engineering reports, and program briefings in support of ABMS digital infrastructure initiatives.

  • Collaborate closely with network engineers, software developers, cybersecurity professionals, and program managers to gather, synthesize, and accurately document complex technical and operational information.

  • Produce clear, well-organized, and consistently formatted publications including proposals, instructional materials, standard operating procedures (SOPs), interface control documents (ICDs), and administrative documentation aligned with DoD and program standards.

  • Translate highly technical network and digital infrastructure content into audience-appropriate materials for both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including government customers and program leadership.

  • Review and refine documentation produced by other writers and technical contributors to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable style guides and program requirements.

  • Coordinate documentation activities across the team to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule and meet quality standards.

  • The Technical Writer will support the development, revision, and delivery of a broad range of CDRL artifacts across the following functional areas:

o Program Management Documentation

o Systems Engineering & Design Documentation

o Configuration Management Documentation

o Cybersecurity & Risk Management Documentation

o Network & Cloud Architecture Documentation

o Logistics & Product Support Documentation

o Work Package Deliverables

o General Documentation Standards

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (four-year) in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and professional experience

  • U.S. Citizenship required

  • Active DoD Secret clearance or higher required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and familiarity with collaborative tools (SharePoint, Teams, Confluence, JIRA or similar)

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail, grammar, and structure

  • Ability to collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and synthesize information from multiple technical sources into coherent, government-compliant documents

  • Familiarity with DoD documentation standards, Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), and CDRL management processes

  • 10% travel required (CONUS)

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

  • Experience supporting DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation, including Body of Evidence (BoE) packages, STIG reports, and Authorization to Operate (ATO) artifacts

  • Familiarity with DISA STIGs, NIST SP 800-53, and DoD cybersecurity policy (DoDI 8500.01, AFI 17-101)

  • Prior experience authoring Program Protection Implementation Plans (PPIPs) or OPSEC Plans

Network Engineering & Digital Infrastructure

  • Background in Software Defined-Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN), cloud networking, or enterprise IT infrastructure documentation

  • Experience documenting network architecture diagrams, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and installation/checkout procedures for complex networked systems

  • Familiarity with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), multi-enclave environments (Unclassified, Secret, TS/SCI), or enterprise cross-domain certification processes

Systems Engineering & MBSE

  • Experience supporting Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) programs using tools such as Cameo/SysML or IBM DOORS

  • Familiarity with Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), and systems engineering technical baseline management

  • Prior experience with Design Review and Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM) documentation packages

DoD / DAF Program Experience

  • Prior Department of the Air Force (DAF) or Department of Defense (DoD) program experience, particularly within C2, C3, Battle Management, or JADC2 programs

  • Familiarity with ABMS, PEO C3BM, or related DAF digital modernization programs is highly desirable

  • Experience working within Agile or iterative development environments on DoD acquisition programs

  • Knowledge of DAF logistics and sustainment documentation requirements, including Integrated Logistics Support Plans (ILSPs), Technical Manual Contract Requirements (TMCRs), and DMSMS programs

Tools & Platforms

  • Experience with SharePoint, Confluence, or similar knowledge management/collaboration platforms used in DoD program environments

  • Familiarity with MIL-STD-31000B (Technical Data Packages), MIL-STD-1472H (Human Engineering), or other applicable military standards

  • Experience managing document workflows in a Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) environment

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

REQNUMBER: 2618628

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

How this job compares

Set against the 794 open Technical Writer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$80–120K/yr
  • Virginia median$98–138K/yr49 salary ranges
  • US median$80–132K/yr447 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $100K, is 17% below the Virginia median midpoint ($120K) — in the middle half of Technical Writer salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 72 open Technical Writer jobs in Virginia and 794 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Technical Writer postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (530 postings).
Education
199 of the 794 open Technical Writer jobs (25%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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