Senior Technical Writer

Job ID: 2619042
Location: Remote Work, VA, US
Date Posted: 2026-11-12
Category: Communications
Subcategory: Technical Writer/Ed
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_REMOTE
Description
SAIC is seeking a Technical Writer to create, edit, and maintain a comprehensive library of technical and instructional documentation in support of a federal government client. This role will collaborate with trainers, SMEs, quality assurance personnel, and program managers to ensure all documentation meets program standards and supports a well-trained, high-performing workforce.
This position is expected to be remote and can be worked anywhere in the United States.
Responsibilities:

• Research, write, edit, and maintain a wide range of technical and instructional documents including: SOPs, Training Manuals, Instructor Guides, Job Aids, FAQs
• Ensure all documents are accurate, consistent, and aligned with current regulations, clinical guidelines, and program requirements
  Partner closely with the MDE Training team to develop and refine training materials
• Translate trainer-developed content into polished, publication-ready training documents
• Assist in the conversion of existing training materials into updated formats or delivery modalities (e.g., print to e-learning)
• Conduct interviews and working sessions with SMEs, medical professionals, trainers, and program staff to gather accurate and relevant content
• Research applicable regulations, policies, clinical guidelines, and best practices to ensure documentation accuracy
• Edit and proofread documents and training materials for grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity and consistency
• Ensure all documentation adheres to established SAIC style guides (e.g., APA, Chicago, or program-specific style standards)
• Verify technical accuracy of content in collaboration with SMEs and clinical staff
• Ensure documents meet Section 508 accessibility standards where applicable
• Maintain a centralized, organized document management system or library
• Track document review cycles, expiration dates, and revision histories

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant experience
• 3 years of experience in technical writing
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong command of grammar, style, and plain language principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams), relevant Adobe Creative Cloud applications such as InDesign, Illustrator or
• Photoshop; and familiarity with Jira and Confluence
• Experience with Section 508 compliance and accessible document design
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, high-quality documents under deadline pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively with clinical, technical, and non-technical stakeholders
• The ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance
  Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience supporting a government health agency as a technical writer
• Experience in technical writing in a healthcare, medical, disability, or government program environment
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Experience developing training documentation in a healthcare or clinical environment
• Knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning theory
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and related user documentation
• Knowledge of DITA/XML structured authoring, Articulate Storyline/Rise, or Camtasia

Target salary range: $60,001 - $100,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .