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Description SAIC is seeking a Senior Software Technical Writer to maintain program documents including but not limited to the training documentation including the How-to-Guides and System User ...

SAIC is seeking a Senior Software Technical Writer to maintain program documents including but not limited to the training documentation including the How-to-Guides and System User Manuals to support ...

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Position Summary As a Technical Writer, you will create and maintain user documentation, including ... Prepare /maintain software documentation for users for all formats, including on-line help.

Position Summary As a Technical Writer, you will create and maintain user documentation, including ... Prepare /maintain software documentation for users for all formats, including on-line help.

The Technical Writer composes and edits technical documentation for all the project's hardware and software to include installation, configuration, code documentation and how-to documentation such as ...

Responsibilities : • The Technical Writer creates software product and service documentation for end users and service engineers. • Develop and manage all documentations requirements. • Review ...

The Technical Writer composes and edits technical documentation for all the project's hardware and software to include installation, configuration, code documentation and how-to documentation such as ...

The Technical Writer composes and edits technical documentation for all the project's hardware and software to include installation, configuration, code documentation and how-to documentation such as ...

The Technical Writer creates software product and service documentation for end users and service engineers. Develop and manage all documentations requirements. Review, edit and test documentation ...

The Technical Writer composes and edits technical documentation for all the project's hardware and software to include installation, configuration, code documentation and how-to documentation such as ...

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AspectFreelance Software Technical WriterFreelance Software Developer
CredentialsTechnical writing experience, familiarity with software products, strong writing skillsProgramming skills, coding experience, knowledge of software development
Work EnvironmentRemote, client sites, or hybrid; project-basedRemote or on-site; project-based or ongoing
Industry UsageTech companies, software firms, consulting agenciesTech companies, startups, software firms
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding technical writing roles, freelance opportunities, skill requirementsSoftware development projects, freelance coding jobs, technical skills needed

Freelance Software Technical Writers focus on creating clear documentation and user guides for software products, requiring strong writing skills and technical understanding. Freelance Software Developers build and customize software applications, requiring programming expertise. Both roles are often remote and project-based, but they serve different functions within the tech industry.

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Senior Software Technical Writer

San Diego, CA • On-site

Saic
IT Services • 10K+ employees

$80K - $120K/yr

Other

Posted 15 days ago


SAIC rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 82 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

SAIC is seeking a Senior Software Technical Writer to maintain program documents including but not limited to the training documentation including the How-to-Guides and System User Manuals to support the Common Control System (CCS) software intensive program.The software requirements database also requires continuous updates to requirements, issues, and status which area used to generate reports and support decision making for continued software support activities.This will be a Hybrid position and will require on site work at the NIWC Pacific, Seaside location, San Diego, CA at least two days a week.

JOB DUTIES:
  • Develop, write, and edit materials for reports, manuals, briefs, instructions, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with the methods, procedures, installation, operation, and maintenance of software systems.
  • Support Configuration Management for data repositories, documents, and distributed media (physical and electronic) by uploading, submitting, routing, distributing, archiving and generating artifacts and media.
  • Perform requirements management and data entry to record, revise, and report changes to requirements and create new requirements and their associated issues within electronic databases including Jira and Confluence.
QualificationsREQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE:
  • Bachelor’s degree and six (6) years or more experience as a Technical Writer in a software engineering environment.
  • 2 years of experience with Jira Project Management Software to include status updating, new task creating and report generation.
  • Experience working in customer environments and collaborating with the other contracting firms.
  • Knowledge and experience with accessing, handling, and transporting classified material are required.
  • Knowledge and experience using computers to generate software distribution packages using specific software applications are required for creating deliverable packages on different types of media.
  • Knowledge and experience using Jira and Confluence to search and locate content, edit and update entries, create new entries, and generate reports will be required for requirements management.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Must have an Active Secret Clearance
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Strong understanding of software development processes.
  • Proven ability to take initiative, ask questions and take ownership of tasks to drive documentation quality.
  • Positive attitude toward challenged and problem-solving in a dynamic work environment.
  • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in team settings.

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


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