Technical Writer- TS/SCI with Polygraph

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Technical Writer supporting customer activities. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiators. As a Technical Writer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Technical Writer joining our highly skilled team to lead day-to-day operations and drive our mission to be a premier provider of IT operations excellence to the customer. We deliver comprehensive IT service management across multiple fabrics and centers, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. We have a responsibility to ensure operational IT capabilities provide our client with the timeliness, accuracy and reliability they demand from all our highly professional roles. Be the change, lead our change – join us!

HOW A TECHNICAL WRITER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Create, edit, and maintain technical documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), knowledge base articles, FAQs, and internal process documentation
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, engineers, and product managers to gather information and ensure technical accuracy
• Develop and maintain templates and content standards to ensure consistency and quality across documents
• Translate technical information into engaging and accessible content for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Manage documentation through its lifecycle: drafting, reviewing, publishing, and maintaining updates
• Work with graphic designers or UX teams to include visuals that support written content (diagrams, charts, screenshots)
• Ensure documentation is aligned with company brand voice and accessibility best practices

Required Skills:

• Strong command of English grammar, style, and syntax
• Familiarity with documentation tools
• Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and explain them clearly

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Associates or Bachelors degree in a related field; or possess an advanced degree in a related field (such as: Computer Science, IT Management, Engineering, Data Science)
• Required Experience: 4+ yrs of directly related professional work experience
• Required Certifications: Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC)
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with active polygraph
• Location: Tysons, VA - On Customer Site

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you 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 holidays