Technical Writer– TS/SCI required

Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI
Category
Technical Documentation
Locations
Annapolis Junction, Maryland
Reston, Virginia
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Washington, District of Columbia
(Onsite Workplace)
Key Skills For Success

Communication

Technical Documents

Technical Editing

Technical Writing

REQ#: RQ176196
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Pipeline
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

Transform technology into opportunity as a Technical Writer with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Technical Writer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

HOW A TECHNICAL WRITER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

  • Develop, update, and maintain technical documentation, user guides, how-to guides, references, manuals, cheat sheets, and instructions.
  • Explain scientific and technical ideas in simple language.
  • Work with customers to translate their functional requirements into detailed technical specifications.
  • Ensure documentation adheres to established style guides, standards, and templates, and maintain a consistent writing style across various materials.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of a document repository and knowledge management system to facilitate easy access and retrieval of technical documentation.
  • Support project managers in tracking documentation deliverables, milestones, and deadlines, and ensure timely completion of all documentation tasks.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

  • Education: Bachelors, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience. Minimum 10 years of technical writing experience assurance experience.
  • Preferred Skillset/Experience:
    • Proven ability to distill complex information into clear, concise text.
    • Excellent writing and grammar skills and ability to work independently and deliver accurate content under deadline pressure.
    • Experience designing and delivering developer-oriented documentation as well as working directly with development teams.
    • Experienced using multiple tools to develop base templates and manipulate output styles.
    • Possess a thorough understanding of software development (SDLC), IC ITE, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and other key IT terminology.
    • Five years in a technical or lead writing role.
    • Ability to multi-task and shift with changing priorities and projects.
  • Clearance Level: TS/SCI
  • Required Certification(s):
    • 8570 IAT II (CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND or SSCP)
  • Additional:
    • Candidates must be willing and able to attain a CI Polygraph.


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Work Requirements
Years of Experience

10 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Security+, CE - CompTIA

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $132,759 - $179,615. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.