Technical Writer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI
Category
Program Delivery and Execution
Locations
Elkridge, Maryland
Washington, District of Columbia
(Onsite Workplace)
Key Skills For Success

Operations

Project Planning

Risk Management Framework

REQ#: RQ216763
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description
*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.   

  

HOW A TECHNICAL WRITER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:  

  • 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  

  

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:  

  • 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  



GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
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

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
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.

Work Requirements
Years of Experience

8 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

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.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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