Technical Writer TS​/SCI

Own your career as a Technical Writer e, you’ll have the opportunity to build strong lines of systems engineering and develop your skills using cutting-edge technologies. Your work in technical writing at GDIT will have an impact on securing our clients’ missions and ensuring we anticipate the threats of tomorrow.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Technical Writer supporting Government activities in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD, you will transform complex technical information into clear, accurate, and user ready documentation that supports engineering, operations, and enterprise IT services. You will develop and maintain high-quality standards, procedures, guides, and technical artifacts that strengthen system understanding, ensure consistency, and enable effective implementation across globally distributed environments.

• 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 SMEs 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 ensure documents remain current throughout the engineering and operations lifecycle
• Support knowledge management by organizing, updating, and publishing technical content in designated repositories

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field, or 8+ years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience:
  • Minimum 6 years of technical writing or lead writing experience
  • Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into user-friendly materials
  • Experience working with technical SMEs and supporting documentation for engineering and operational life cycles
  • Demonstrated success developing and maintaining SOPs, manuals, and technical/engineering documentation
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong writing, editing, formatting, and documentation management skills
  • Strong communication, organization, and cross-team coordination skills
• Security Clearance Level:
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Location: On Site

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you build your skills and own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and 10 company-paid holidays