Technical Writer - TS​/SCI Polygraph in Annandale

Job Description

Requisition Type: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other

Required:

None

Job Family: Program Delivery and Execution

Job Qualifications:

• Skills: Operations, Project Planning, Risk Management Framework
• Certifications: None
• Experience: 8+ years of related experience
• US Citizenship: Required:
  Yes

* Position is currently located in Elkridge, MD and will relocate to another site in the Capital Region in Summer 2026*

Transform technology into opportunity a Technical Writer with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Technical Writer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

• Create and review ITD technical products for proper grammar, punctuation, and syntax, as well as for logic, clarity, and consistency.
• Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documents including software and systems/network engineering, system/network operations, testing, user documentation, etc.
• Write and edit technical documentation for all the projects hardware and software requirements to include installation, configuration, how-to documentation, and end‑user guides.
• Standardize documentation by creating and implementing templates for all document types.
• Ensures that style and format conform to agency publication standards and that presentation is consistent with prescribed style guides and specialized vocabulary of subject matter fields.
• Amends draft tables, tone boxes, and graphics to ensure the content supports and is consistent with the accompanying text.
• Ensures proper classification markings in accordance with provided guidance.
• Works with authors to revise products for narrative organization, and negotiates further revisions as needed.
• Maintain document library to enable ease of document storage, retrieval, updates, and review.
• Participates in special projects as required.

• Required
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  BA/BS + 8 years
• Desired
  
  Certifications:
  
  DoD 8570 IAT Level II
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Knowledge of the principles and practices involved in technical research, writing, and editing.
• Knowledge of and ability to use various word‑processing and desktop publishing software applications.
• Knowledge of the organization's products and services, customer requirements, purpose and structure of required documentation, and end user’s level of understanding.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Location:
  
  On Customer Site.

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. Short and long‑term benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, business travel and accident insurance are also provided or available.

The package is regularly reviewed to remain competitive.

The likely salary range for this position is $93,662 - $126,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation; it will be set based on experience, location, and contractual requirements.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Travel Required: None

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA DC Washington - 200 Mac Dill Blvd (DCC
174)

Additional Work Locations: USA MD Elkridge - Customer Proprietary (MDC
244)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans