Technical Writer

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

SCA

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Internal Mobility, Prioritization, Professional Development

Certifications:

None

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Technical Writer II

Technical Writer to support laboratory testing to military standards such as MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, and MIL-STD-1399.

Responsibilities

• Gather data packages and information from subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop, organize, edit, and write technical and procedural documentation
• Draft and/or edit test plans and technical data reports using developed and mature templates
• Collaborate with E3 lab director, SMEs, and customers to verify data and make documentation changes as necessary
• Draft test execution procedures with input from SMEs
• If local, no travel required. If remote, 5-10% travel to laboratory for updates and familiarization
• If working off site, access to necessary information technology (IT) assets such as internet
• Complete yearly training as directed for general employment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Associate degree preferred but High School Diploma or GED acceptable with additional experience
• One (1) year with degree or three (3) years with HS/GED of experience revising or writing standardized material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods, procedures, installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment.
• Proficiency with document drafting tools and technologies including Microsoft Office (to include Visio) and Adobe products
• Ability to obtain, possess and maintain a SECRET
• Ability to access secure DoD data transmission sites
• Must be a US citizen

Highly Desired

• Self-motivated individual eager to support a highly productive DoD customer
• Detail oriented with excellent communications skills
• Timely, responsive exchanges in collaborative efforts for document completion
• Experience supporting DoD programs
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and align on priorities with stakeholders.

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 hourly rate for this position is between $26.56 - $35.94. 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:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA SC North Charleston

Additional Work Locations:

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 our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

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