Technical Writer – TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology • Annapolis Junction, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a Technical Writer to support Government activities in Sterling, Virginia, or Annapolis Junction, Maryland. The role transforms complex technical information into clear, accurate, user-ready documentation supporting engineering, operations, and enterprise IT services. The writer develops and maintains standards, procedures, guides, and technical artifacts that improve system understanding, consistency, and implementation across globally distributed environments. The position is onsite and requires an active Top Secret SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field, or 8 or more years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 6 years of technical writing or lead writing experience.
• Active Top Secret SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into user-friendly materials.
• Experience working with technical subject matter experts and supporting documentation for engineering and operational lifecycles.
• Demonstrated success developing and maintaining SOPs, manuals, and technical or engineering documentation.
• Strong writing, editing, formatting, and documentation management skills.
• Strong communication, organization, and cross-team coordination skills.

Nice To Haves

• CompTIA Security+ CE certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, write, edit, and maintain technical documents, including SOPs, system guides, engineering documents, test plans, user instructions, reference materials, and process documentation.
• Translate complex engineering and technical information into clear, concise documentation for diverse audiences.
• Develop documentation using standardized templates to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and technical subject matter experts to gather information, validate content, and ensure documentation reflects system functionality and processes.
• Produce diagrams, instructions, and supporting artifacts to clarify workflows and system behavior.
• Maintain version control and keep documents current throughout the engineering and operations lifecycle.
• Organize, update, and publish technical content in designated repositories to support knowledge management.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages, including medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• Professional growth opportunities, including paid education and certifications.
• Paid vacation and 10 company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off options, including vacation, sick, and personal time.
• Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior