Job Information
General Dynamics Information Technology Technical Writer– TS/SCI required in Washington, District Of Columbia
Req ID: RQ176196
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: Technical Documentation
Skills:
Communication,Technical Documents,Technical Editing,Technical Writing
Certifications:
Security+, CE - CompTIA
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Transform technology into opportunity as 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
Develop, update, and maintain technical documentation, user guides, how-to guides, references, manuals, cheat sheets, and instructions.
Explain scientific and technical ideas in simple language.
Work with customers to translate their functional requirements into detailed technical specifications.
Ensure documentation adheres to established style guides, standards, and templates, and maintain a consistent writing style across various materials.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of a document repository and knowledge management system to facilitate easy access and retrieval of technical documentation.
Support project managers in tracking documentation deliverables, milestones, and deadlines, and ensure timely completion of all documentation tasks.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: Bachelors, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience. Minimum 10 years of technical writing experience assurance experience.
Preferred Skillset/Experience:
Proven ability to distill complex information into clear, concise text.
Excellent writing and grammar skills and ability to work independently and deliver accurate content under deadline pressure.
Experience designing and delivering developer-oriented documentation as well as working directly with development teams.
Experienced using multiple tools to develop base templates and manipulate output styles.
Possess a thorough understanding of software development (SDLC), IC ITE, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and other key IT terminology.
Five years in a technical or lead writing role.
Ability to multi-task and shift with changing priorities and projects.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
Required Certification(s):
8570 IAT II (CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND or SSCP)
Additional :
Candidates must be willing and able to attain a CI Polygraph.
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
The likely salary range for this position is $132,759 - $179,615. 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.
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.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.
GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.