Security-Cleared Technical Writer: TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); Maryland; On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness

Internal mobility team

Paid education and certifications

Cutting-edge technology access

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Technical Writer to transform complex technical information into clear, user-ready documentation for engineering and operations teams. This on-site role supports government activities in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD.

You will develop SOPs, manuals, and system guides, collaborate with SMEs, and maintain version control across lifecycle. The position requires 6+ years of technical writing and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of technical writing or lead writing experience.
• Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into user-friendly materials.
• Experience working with technical SMEs and supporting documentation for engineering and operational lifecycles.
• Demonstrated success developing and maintaining SOPs, manuals, and technical/engineering documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, write, edit, and maintain technical documents including SOPs, system guides, engineering documents, test plans, user instructions, reference materials, and process documentation.
• Translate complex engineering and technical information into clear, concise documentation for diverse audiences.
• Develop documentation using standardized templates to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and technical SMEs to gather information, validate content, and ensure documentation reflects system functionality and processes.
• Produce diagrams, instructions, and supporting artifacts to clarify workflows and system behavior.
• Maintain version control and ensure documents remain current throughout the engineering and operations lifecycle.
• Support knowledge management by organizing, updating, and publishing technical content in designated repositories.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation management

Communication

Cross-team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Technical Writer to transform complex technical information into clear, user-ready documentation for engineering and operations teams. This on-site role supports government activities in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD.

You will develop SOPs, manuals, and system guides, collaborate with SMEs, and maintain version control across lifecycle. The position requires 6+ years of technical writing and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.