Technical Documentation Specialist
Employer not yet confirmed · Crane, Indiana, United States · onsite
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.
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.