Technical Writer - Enterprise IT, Full-Flex & Clearance

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

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