Technical Writer – TS/SCI with Polygraph (Secure Gov IT)

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Technical Writer to transform technology into opportunity. You’ll create and review ITD technical products for grammar, logic, clarity, and consistency across software, systems, and end-user documentation.

You’ll standardize documents by building templates, ensure compliance with agency style guides, revise for narrative organization, maintain the document library, and support special projects on customer sites.

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 8 years of related experience.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
• TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices involved in technical research, writing, and editing.
• Proficiency with MS Office and desktop publishing tools.
• Understanding of end-user documentation needs.

Responsibilities

• Create and review ITD technical products for grammar, punctuation, and syntax.
• Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documents for software and systems/network engineering, system/network operations, testing, user documentation, etc.
• Write and edit technical documentation for hardware and software requirements, including installation, configuration, how-to documentation, and end-user guides.
• Standardize documentation by creating and implementing templates for all document types.
• Ensure style and format conform to agency publication standards and subject matter vocabulary.
• Amend draft tables, tone boxes, and graphics to support content.
• Maintain document library for storage, retrieval, updates, and review.
• Participate in special projects as required.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Grammar and style

Documentation templates

End-user documentation

Education

BA/BS + 8 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Desktop publishing software

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Technical Writer to transform technology into opportunity. You’ll create and review ITD technical products for grammar, logic, clarity, and consistency across software, systems, and end-user documentation.

You’ll standardize documents by building templates, ensure compliance with agency style guides, revise for narrative organization, maintain the document library, and support special projects on customer sites.