Technical Writer - active Top Secret required - Now Hiring

Type of Requisition

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

Program Delivery and Execution

Job Qualifications

Skills:

• Collaboration
• Technical Knowledge
• Technical Writing

Certifications:

• None

Experience:

• 8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

• Yes

Job Description

Technical Writer

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Technical Writer and you will build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

• Create, update, and maintain technical documentation, including full diagram schematics, manuals, and operational procedures to ensure 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 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 to ensure accessibility and traceability.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Communications, English, or related field. Experience may be substituted for education.
• 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.

REQUIRED

• Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret and SCI eligible
• Location: Onsite
• Required: US Citizenship

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• 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

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

Salary Range

The likely salary range for this position is $85,000 – $115,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation; 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

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options

Onsite

Work Location

USA, DC, Washington

Additional Work Locations

(none listed)

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. Additional 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.

About GDIT

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 50 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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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