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Technical Writer - active Top Secret required

GDIT Washington On-site senior full-time

Salary

$85,000 - $115,000 per year

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Description

Advance your career as a Technical Writer at GDIT, building an impactful career in enterprise IT. You'll collaborate with driven and resourceful professionals to create, update, and maintain technical documentation, ensuring consistency in standards and clarity of processes.

Responsibilities:

  • Create, update, and maintain technical documentation, including diagrams, schematics, manuals, and operational procedures.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to support project management, workflows, and compliance efforts.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and organize technical information.
  • Ensure all documentation complies with organisational policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
  • Review and edit existing documentation for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with current systems or requirements.
  • Maintain records of revisions, version control, and documentation repositories.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Communications, English, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Technical Writer, preferably in a technology-driven environment.
  • Familiarity with industry-standard writing styles or government-specific guidelines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to quickly understand and translate technical information and concepts into clear documentation.
  • Experience developing and maintaining POA&Ms or similar project plans.
  • Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to identifying gaps or inconsistencies in documentation.
  • Familiarity with Agile or ITIL frameworks, as related to technical writing.
  • Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret and SCI eligible
  • Location: Onsite
  • Required: US Citizenship

Benefits:

  • Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
  • Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
  • Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off
  • Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities
  • Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Agile
  • ITIL
  • Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
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