Technical Writer - active Top Secret required

General Dynamics - IT; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellness packages

401K with company match

Paid time off

Full-flex work week

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to advance customer missions by creating, updating, and maintaining technical documentation, diagrams, manuals, and procedures. You will collaborate with engineers, project managers, and subject matter experts to distill complex information into clear, compliant content.

Required: a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience, familiarity with POA&Ms, Agile or ITIL, and US citizenship

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Communications, English, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Technical Writer.
• Familiarity with government-specific guidelines and writing styles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear documentation.
• Experience developing and maintaining POA&Ms or similar project plans.
• Familiarity with Agile or ITIL frameworks related to technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain technical documentation including diagrams, manuals, and procedures.
• Develop and maintain Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Collaborate with engineers, PMs, and SMEs to gather information.
• Ensure documentation complies with policies, regulatory requirements, and standards.
• Review and edit existing documentation for accuracy and alignment.
• Maintain revision history and documentation repositories for accessibility and traceability.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing

Job description

Technical Writer

Advance how our customersoperate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Technical Writer and you will build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Technical Writer, the workyou’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the customer’s mission.

• Create, update, andmaintain technical documentation, including full diagram schematics, manuals, and operational procedures to ensure consistency in standards and clarity of processes.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to support project management, workflows, and compliance efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, project managers, and subject matter experts, to gather and organize technical information.
• Ensure all documentation complies with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Review and edit existing documentation for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with current systems or requirements.
• Maintain records of revisions, version control, and documentation repositories to ensure accessibility and traceability.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your technologyexpertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Technical Writer must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Communications, English, or related field. Experience may be substituted for education.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Technical Writer, preferably in a technology-driven environment.
• Familiarity with industry-standard writing styles or government-specific guidelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to quickly understand and translate technical information and concepts 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, as related to technical writing.

REQUIRED

• Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret and SCI eligible
• Location: Onsite
• Required: US Citizenship

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off
• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.