Senior Technical Writer for Enterprise IT & POA&Ms

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Full-flex work week

Paid time off

Health plan options

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Technical Writer to advance our customers’ missions in enterprise IT. You will create, update, and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, manuals, and procedures, ensuring consistency and clarity.

Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and subject matter experts to gather information, develop POA&Ms, and ensure compliance with policies and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; experience may substitute education.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Technical Writer in a technology-driven environment.
• Familiarity with industry-standard writing styles or government-specific guidelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate technical information 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.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain technical documentation, including full diagrams, schematics, manuals, and procedures.
• Develop and maintain Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to support projects and compliance.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and SMEs to gather and organize technical information.
• Ensure documentation complies with policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Review and edit existing documentation for accuracy and alignment with current systems or requirements.
• Maintain revision history and documentation repositories for accessibility and traceability.

Skills

Collaboration

Technical Knowledge

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Communications, English, or related field

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Technical Writer to advance our customers’ missions in enterprise IT. You will create, update, and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, manuals, and procedures, ensuring consistency and clarity.

Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and subject matter experts to gather information, develop POA&Ms, and ensure compliance with policies and industry standards.