Technical Writer - active Top Secret required

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Program Delivery and Execution

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Collaboration, Technical Knowledge, Technical Writing

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Technical Writer 

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Technical Writer and you will build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you. 

  

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT  

As a Technical Writer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the customer’s mission.    

• Create, update, and maintain technical documentation, including full diagram schematics, manuals, and operational procedures to ensure consistency in standards and clarity of processes. 

• Develop and maintain comprehensive Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to support project management, workflows, and compliance efforts. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, project managers, and subject matter experts, to gather and organize technical information. 

• Ensure all documentation complies with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. 

• Review and edit existing documentation for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with current systems or requirements. 

• Maintain records of revisions, version control, and documentation repositories to ensure accessibility and traceability. 

 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED  

Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Technical Writer must have:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Communications, English, or related field.  Experience may be substituted for education.  

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Technical Writer, preferably in a technology-driven environment. 

• Familiarity with industry-standard writing styles or government-specific guidelines. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to quickly understand and translate technical information and concepts into clear documentation. 

• Experience developing and maintaining POA&Ms or similar project plans. 

• Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to identifying gaps or inconsistencies in documentation. 

• Familiarity with Agile or ITIL frameworks, as related to technical writing. 

REQUIRED  

• Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret and SCI eligible  

• Location: Onsite