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General Dynamics Information Technology

Builds and runs technology for government agencies

Technical Writer - Active Top Secret required

Technical WritingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$85k - $115k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Communications, English, or a related field is required; experience may be substituted for education.
  • At least 5 years of experience as a Technical Writer, preferably in a technology-driven environment.
  • Familiarity with industry-standard writing styles or government-specific guidelines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to quickly understand and translate technical information and concepts into clear documentation.
  • Experience developing and maintaining Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) or similar project plans.
  • Familiarity with Agile or ITIL frameworks as they relate to technical writing.
  • Must currently possess Top Secret clearance, be eligible for Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information, and be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must work onsite in Washington, District of Columbia.

Responsibilities

  • Create, update, and maintain technical documentation, including diagrams, schematics, manuals, and operational procedures, ensuring consistency in standards and clarity of processes.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to support project management, workflows, and compliance efforts.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, project managers, and subject matter experts, to gather and organize technical information.
  • Ensure 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 revision records, version control, and documentation repositories to ensure accessibility and traceability.

About the Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

Builds and runs technology for government agencies

GDIT builds and runs technology systems for U.S. government agencies, including defense, intelligence and civilian organizations. Its work spans cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity and software development, with tools tailored to sensitive missions and large agency operations. The company combines its own reusable technology solutions with commercial products, then earns revenue through contracts to design, integrate, modernize and operate customer systems, including support for both classified and unclassified networks. It also supplies technical expertise and daily operational support, and is a business unit of General Dynamics headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Falls Church, VA
Founded
1999

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