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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 people to create, update, and maintain technical documentation.

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 organizational 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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