Technical Writer – TS/SCI

GD Information Technology, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health and wellness packages

Paid education and certifications

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Technical Writer to convert complex technical information into clear, user-ready documentation supporting engineering, operations, and enterprise IT services.

This on-site role in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD focuses on SOPs, manuals, and engineering documentation to strengthen system understanding and ensure consistent processes across distributed environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field or 8+ years of IT experience in lieu of a degree.
• 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 operations lifecycles.
• Demonstrated success developing and maintaining SOPs, manuals, and technical/engineering documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong writing, editing, formatting, and documentation management skills; strong communication and cross-team coordination.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

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

DTP

Technical Documents

Technical Writing

Microsoft Office Suite

Security clearance TS/SCI with Polygra

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field

Job description

Type of Requisition

Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Program Delivery and Execution Job Qualifications: Skills: Desktop Publishing (DTP), Technical Documents, Technical Writing Certifications: None Experience: 5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: Own your career as a Technical Writer at GDIT. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build strong lines of systems engineering and develop your skills using cutting‑edge technologies. Your work in technical writing at GDIT will have an impact on securing our clients’ missions and ensuring we anticipate the threats of tomorrow. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Technical Writer supporting Government activities in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD, you will transform complex technical information into clear, accurate, and user ready documentation that supports engineering, operations, and enterprise IT services. You will develop and maintain high‑quality standards, procedures, guides, and technical artifacts that strengthen system understanding, ensure consistency, and enable effective implementation across globally distributed environments.

HOW A TECHNICAL WRITER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• 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

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in an IT‑related field, or 8+ years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience: 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
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Soft Skills: Strong writing, editing, formatting, and documentation management skills Strong communication, organization, and cross‑team coordination skills
• Security Clearance Level: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Location: On Site

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you build your skills and own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting‑edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and 10 company‑paid holidays
• The likely salary range for this position is $102,000 - $138,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Travel Required: None
• Telecommuting Options: Onsite
• Work Location: USA MD Annapolis Junction
• Additional Work Locations: USA VA Sterling
• Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US‑based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post‑tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long‑term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

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