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Technical Documentation Specialist

SAIC

Crane, INJob$60–100K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$60–100K/yr
Location
Crane, IN
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

SAIC seeks a hands-on Technical Documentation Specialist to build and maintain digital technical publications for DoD programs. The role creates structured content, applies military and program standards, integrates graphics, and produces compliant digital outputs. The specialist also manages publication versions and lifecycles, collaborates with engineering and software teams, and supports document control and quality assurance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

XML AuthoringArbortext EditorStructured AuthoringDoD PublicationsDoD StandardsProvisioning DocumentationLogistics DocumentationConfiguration ManagementDeficiency ReportingIRACsNATECJDMICSJDRSIPDMCodingScriptingSoftware DocumentationSystem DocumentationModel-Based ContentDigital Content ManagementSpecialized Authoring Platforms

Qualifications

Associate's Degree or Equivalent Experience5+ Years Relevant ExperienceTravel Up to 20%U.S. CitizenshipSecret Clearance Eligibility

Full job description

Description

SAIC is looking for a hands-on Technical Documentation Specialist to build and maintain high‑quality digital technical publications for DoD programs. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with structured content (XML/HTML), technical data, and modern digital authoring tools.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create, edit, and format technical manuals and related content using XML-based tools (e.g., Arbortext Editor) and structured authoring workflows.

  • Apply DoD and program standards (e.g., MIL‑STD‑3001, MIL‑STD‑40051, MIL‑STD‑38784, S1000D) to ensure documentation is accurate, consistent, and compliant.

  • Integrate tables, flowcharts, and graphics/illustrations using tools like Adobe FrameMaker, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

  • Produce final digital outputs (PDF and other formats) that meet GPO style and program requirements.

  • Work within digital content management and configuration management systems to manage versions and publication lifecycles.

  • Collaborate with engineers, technical writers, and software developers to translate engineering drawings, system/software documentation, and other technical inputs into clear, usable documentation.

  • Support document control activities, including change tracking, deficiency reports, and quality assurance.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Associate’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience

  • OR equivalent experience in a technical or digital authoring discipline (e.g., computer science, software/Systems documentation, technical publishing).

  • Experience with XML authoring and Arbortext Editor (or similar structured authoring tools).

  • Familiarity with DoD technical publications and standards.

  • Ability to travel up to ~20%.

  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance (Interim Secret to start).

Desired Skills:

  • Provisioning and logistics documentation; configuration management best practices.

  • Technical Publication Deficiency Reports, IRACs, and related change processes.

  • NATEC, JDMICS, JDRS, IPDM, or similar data/reporting systems.

  • Coding or scripting (for automation, validation, or content transformation).

  • Software/system documentation or model‑based technical content.

  • Digital content management systems and specialized authoring platforms.

Target salary range: $60,001 - $100,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

REQNUMBER: 2618650

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

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