Transform technology into opportunity as 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. Our work depends on a Technical Writer joining our JSF F-35 support team.

The Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) F-35 IT program support contract provides knowledge-based, information assurance and cybersecurity IT services to the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office (JPO). Our services include program management, enterprise performance management, enterprise architecture, implementation of emerging capabilities and requirements, life cycle management, operations & maintenance, enterprise data management, service desk support and IT training. 

HOW OUR TECHNICAL WRITER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Preparing, reviewing, revising, and maintaining technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, user documentation, etc.

Writing and editing technical documentation for project hardware and software requirements to include installation, configuration, and how-to documentation.

Producing implementation guides and end-user guides for capabilities; providing field, data definition, and data flow documentation and formatting technical publications from pamphlets, technical drawings, and consultations with technical personnel and other available resources.

Standardizing documentation by creating and implementing templates for all document types.

Providing technical writing support to document all Infrastructure Services deliverables, functions, processes, and accreditation efforts.

Maintaining document library to enable ease of document storage, retrieval, updates, and reviews.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED (Required):

Security Clearance Level: Active Secret

Required Experience: 8 years of experience in Technical Writing

Education: Bachelors Degree in related field OR additional work experience can be considered in lieu of degree

Required certifications: ITIL Foundation ( or obtain within 3 months of start date)

Required Skills:

Proven skill at writing technical descriptions on the functionality of custom network infrastructure designs and server systems in such a way that they make sense to the lay reader and can be used by network systems implementers in an enterprise network environment.

Proven ability to organize and, as needed, edit materials produced by a Subject Matter Expert or network engineer, with significant abilities in communicating with Subject Matter Experts and engineers.

Experience with MS Word, MS Visio, MS PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Experience with developing system documentation and network infrastructures. Proven ability to prioritize tasks effectively, work with minimal supervision, meet deadlines and produce quality work on multiple simultaneous projects.

Experience with DoD Policy / Regulation writing, and formatting.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, project, content and time management skills.

Detail-oriented, organized, and a disciplined self-starter.

Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Location: Remote in MD.

US Citizenship Required

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