Technical Writer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics - IT; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits and wellness

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is seeking a Technical Writer to support documentation for IT systems and software. The role focuses on ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency across user guides, installation manuals, and system documentation.

Responsibilities include creating, reviewing, and standardizing documentation, applying agency style guides, and maintaining the document library. A BA/BS with 8 years of experience, DoD 8570 IAT II (desired), and TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance are required or

Qualifications

• BA/BS plus 8 years of experience in technical writing or related field.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification is desired.
• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required.
• Strong knowledge of technical research, writing, and editing.

Responsibilities

• Create and review ITD technical products for grammar, punctuation, and syntax as well as logic, clarity, and consistency.
• Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documents including software and systems/network engineering and end-user guides.
• Write and edit documentation for hardware and software requirements, including installation and configuration guides.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Education

BA/BS + 8 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Word processing software

Desktop publishing software

Job description

Transform technology into opportunity a Technical Writer with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Technical Writer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

HOW A TECHNICAL WRITER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Create and review ITD technical products for proper grammar, punctuation, and syntax, as well as for logic, clarity, and consistency.
• Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documents including software and systems/network engineering, system/network operations, testing, user documentation, etc.
• Write and edit technical documentation for all the projects hardware and software requirements to include installation, configuration, how-to documentation, and end-user guides.
• Standardize documentation by creating and implementing templates for all document types.
• Ensures that style and format conform to agency publication standards and that language presentation is consistent with prescribed style guides and specialized vocabulary of subject matter fields.
• Amends draft tables, tone boxes, and graphics to ensure the content supports and is consistent with the accompanying text.
• Ensures proper classification markings in accordance with provided guidance.
• Works with authors to revise products for narrative organization, and negotiates further revisions as needed.
• Maintain document library to enable ease of document storage, retrieval, updates, and review.
• Participates in special projects as required.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Required Education and Experience: BA/BS + 8 years
• Desired Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Knowledge of the principles and practices involved in technical research, writing, and editing
• Knowledge of and ability to use various word-processing and desktop publishing software applications
• Knowledge of the organization’s products and services, customer requirements, purpose and structure of required documentation, and end user’s level of understanding
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Office Suite

LOCATION:

• On Customer Site

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• 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, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.

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