Technical Writer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$93K — $126K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of relevant experience in technical writing and documentation.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • In-depth knowledge of technical research, writing, and editing processes.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and desktop publishing software.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph.

Responsibilities

  • Create and review technical documents for grammar, clarity, and consistency.
  • Write and maintain user documentation for hardware and software requirements.
  • Standardize documentation formats by creating templates.
  • Ensure compliance with agency publication standards and style guides.
  • Amend tables and graphics to support consistency with text content.
  • Manage document library for effective storage and retrieval of documents.
  • Collaborate with authors to enhance document organization and content.

Benefits

  • Variety of medical plan options including Health Savings Accounts.
  • 401(k) plan with company match for retirement savings.
  • Flexible work weeks and extensive paid time off plans.
  • Short and long-term disability benefits, along with life and accident insurance.
  • Employee-centered Total Rewards package reviewed regularly.
Full Job Description
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Program Delivery and Execution

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Operations, Project Planning, Risk Management Framework
Certifications:
None
Experience:
8 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

*Position is currently located in Elkridge, MD and will relocate to another site in the National Capital Region in Summer 2026*

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


The likely salary range for this position is $93,662 - $126,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
None

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA DC Washington - 200 MacDill Blvd (DCC174)

Additional Work Locations:
USA MD Elkridge - Customer Proprietary (MDC244)

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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