TS/SCI Technical Writer — Secure Mission Docs & Growth

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. (GDIT) is seeking a Technical Writer to translate complex systems engineering into clear, user-ready documentation that supports engineering, operations, and IT services.

This on-site role is based in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD. You will work with engineers and SMEs to produce SOPs, system guides, and process documents; maintain templates and version control; and ensure content is accurate, consistent, and ready for deployment across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field, or 8+ years of relevant 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 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

Documentation management

Cross-team coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT-related field

8+ years IT experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. (GDIT) is seeking a Technical Writer to translate complex systems engineering into clear, user-ready documentation that supports engineering, operations, and IT services.

This on-site role is based in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD. You will work with engineers and SMEs to produce SOPs, system guides, and process documents; maintain templates and version control; and ensure content is accurate, consistent, and ready for deployment across