Technical Writer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology•Washington, DC

1d•$93,662 - $126,500•Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is hiring a Technical Writer to create and maintain technical documentation for an on-site customer assignment in Washington, DC. The role supports IT projects and requires producing clear, consistent documentation that meets agency publication and classification standards. The writer will work with authors to improve organization and make revisions as needed, and will maintain a library of documents for storage, retrieval, updates, and review. Special projects may also be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and 8 years of related experience.
Currently possess a Top Secret/SCI clearance and have a polygraph, as specified in the role's security clearance requirement.
U.S. citizenship.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of technical research, writing, and editing.
Knowledge of and ability to use word-processing and desktop publishing software applications.
Knowledge of the organization’s products and services, customer requirements, documentation purpose and structure, and end users’ level of understanding.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.

Responsibilities

Create and review ITD technical products for grammar, punctuation, syntax, logic, clarity, and consistency.
Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documents covering software and systems/network engineering, system/network operations, testing, and user documentation.
Write and edit documentation for project hardware and software requirements, including installation, configuration, how-to documentation, and end-user guides.
Create and implement templates to standardize document types.
Ensure style, format, and language conform to agency publication standards, prescribed style guides, and specialized subject-matter vocabulary.
Amend tables, tone boxes, and graphics to ensure they support and are consistent with accompanying text.
Ensure proper classification markings in accordance with provided guidance.
Work with authors to revise narrative organization and negotiate further revisions as needed.
Maintain a document library to facilitate document storage, retrieval, updates, and review.
Participate in special projects as required.