Technical Writer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); Sterling (VA); 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

GDIT is seeking a Technical Writer to transform complex technical information into clear, user-friendly documentation for engineering, operations, and IT services. You will develop and maintain standards, collaborate with SMEs, and ensure accurate artifacts across global environments.

Applicants should have 6+ years of technical writing, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to produce SOPs and manuals. This on-site role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and is based in Sterling, VA,

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

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

Strong writing & editing

Cross-team coordination

Technical writing

Documentation management

Communication skills

SOPs development

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

GDIT is seeking a Technical Writer to transform complex technical information into clear, user-friendly documentation for engineering, operations, and IT services. You will develop and maintain standards, collaborate with SMEs, and ensure accurate artifacts across global environments.

Applicants should have 6+ years of technical writing, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to produce SOPs and manuals. This on-site role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and is based in Sterling, VA,