Technical Writer - TS​/SCI with Polygraph

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Top Secret/SCI

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

None

Program Delivery and Execution

Operations, Project Planning, Risk Management Framework

None

8+ years of related experience

Yes

* Position is currently located in Elkridge, MD and will relocate to another site in the National Capital Region in 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 language 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 clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a CI 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.

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• 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, and competitive pay and paid time off.
• Community:
  Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.

Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.

The likely salary range for this position is $93,662 - $126,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

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Onsite

USA MD Elkridge

USA DC Washington

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