TS/SCI Technical Writer: Transform Complex System Docs Onsite

General Dynamics 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

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.