Geospatial Technical Writer – DoD & GIS Specialist

SYNCADD Systems Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Company Paid Holidays

Professional Development Assistance

Referral Programs

Job summary

SYNCADD Systems, Inc. is seeking a skilled Technical Writer to translate complex technical concepts into clear documentation for DoD geospatial and property programs. The role requires coordinating with engineers, PMs, and SMEs to produce precise manuals, SOPs, and guidance.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of technical writing experience, GIS familiarity, and strong communication skills. The position involves enterprise geospatial data management and QA/QC support in a DoD context.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience performing technical writing.
• 1-2 years of experience using GIS software.
• Must possess strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to multitask to meet deadlines with quality work.
• Knowledge of Microsoft and Adobe office products and GIS tools (Esri ArcGIS, Excel, Access).

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing guidance, policy, and regulations related to geospatial processes and QA/QC.
• Compile and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for analytical tasks from multiple sources.
• Review and assist in developing draft plans, documents and guidance for enterprise geospatial data management.
• Draft articles, reports, or major sections of larger deliverables with accuracy and clarity.
• Prepare and maintain metadata and other documentation.
• Monitor changes affecting geospatial data standards and workflows.
• Utilize GIS to develop maps, data, and reports.
• Provide staff support to working groups, committees, and task forces.
• Demonstrate professionalism and collaboration across diverse teams.

Skills

Technical writing

GIS software

Organizational skills

Written and oral communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in GIS/Geography or related field

Tools

Esri ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat / PDF tools

Job description

SYNCADD Systems, Inc. is seeking a skilled Technical Writer to translate complex technical concepts into clear documentation for DoD geospatial and property programs. The role requires coordinating with engineers, PMs, and SMEs to produce precise manuals, SOPs, and guidance.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of technical writing experience, GIS familiarity, and strong communication skills. The position involves enterprise geospatial data management and QA/QC support in a DoD context.