Technical Writer– TS/SCI required

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Technical Documentation

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Communication, Technical Documents, Technical Editing, Technical Writing

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

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
• ​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

The likely salary range for this position is $102,000 - $138,000. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA MD Annapolis Junction

Additional Work Locations:

USA CO Colorado Springs, USA DC Washington, USA VA Reston

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure o