Technical Writer - Active Top Secret Required

General Dynamics IT (GDIT)

Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Base: $85,000 - $115,000; bonus/equity: not specif...
Onsite
Create, update, and maintain technical documentation
Develop and maintain plans of action and milestones (poa&ms)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Create, update, and maintain technical documentation, including full diagram schematics, manuals, and operational procedures to ensure consistency in standards and clarity of processes

Job Summary

  • Create, update, and maintain technical documentation, including full diagram schematics, manuals, and operational procedures to ensure consistency in standards and clarity of processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, project managers, and subject matter experts, to gather and organize technical information.
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Matching Summary

Create, update, and maintain technical documentation, including full diagram schematics, manuals, and operational procedures to ensure consistency in standards and clarity of processes.

Salary

Base: $85,000 - $115,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Create, update, and maintain technical documentation
  • Develop and maintain Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Ensure documentation complies with policies
  • Review and edit existing documentation
  • Maintain records of revisions and version control

Nice-to-have

  • Drive for innovation
  • Self-motivated and detail-oriented
  • Proactive approach to identifying gaps
  • Familiarity with Agile or ITIL frameworks

Key Requirements

  • 8 + years of related experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Technical Writer
  • Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Communications, English, or related field (Experience may be substituted for education)
  • Top Secret Clearance Must Currently Possess
  • Top Secret/SCI eligible

Work Rights

Top Secret Clearance Required

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