Technical Writer, Senior with Security Clearance

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Job description

REQ#: RQ186987 Public Trust: None Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense's mission to keep our country safe and secure. Job Description Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense's mission to keep our country safe and secure. GDIT is looking for a Senior Technical Writer for the DTRA DSMS Contract on Ft Belvoir, VA. The appropriate candidate will produce professional technical and contractual documentation across the program. This position is hybrid with the understanding the role must be onsite several days a week, as needed. HOW A TECHNICAL EDITOR SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Develops, updates, and maintains technical documentation, user guides, and how-to materials to assist users across the Nuclear Enterprise.
Creates staff packages and provides documentation including white papers, information papers, decision papers, point papers, PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets, databases, SharePoint, training packages, policy, and guidance within DoD policy to facilitate DTRA objectives and intent
- Creates Deliverables for contractual purposes, assists with editing and professionalizing management and engineering documents, technical reports, help documents, Reference Guides, Technical User Guides, and administrative guides and documents.
Documents the results of cyber and hardware testing and other technical reports
Organizes and presents technical information in a clear and concise manner, tailored to the intended audience (developers, end-users, stakeholders, etc.)
Ensures documentation adheres to established style guides, standards, and templates, and maintain a consistent writing style across various materials
Collaborates with the training team to develop and update training materials, tutorials, and other knowledge resources for end-users
Contributes to the development and maintenance of a document repository and knowledge management system to facilitate easy access and retrieval of technical documentation.
Ensuring all system documentation in the Knowledge Management repository is complete, current and associated with program planning and sustainment.
Supports Technical Leads in tracking documentation deliverables, milestones, and deadlines, and ensure timely completion of all documentation tasks WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED: Required Skills: Proven experience as a Technical Writer, preferably in a DevSecOps or similar technology-focused environments
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to consistently deliver high-quality documentation on time.
Attending and documenting all non-application design meetings for filing into the Knowledge Management repository.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to quickly grasp and explain complex technical concepts.
Standardizing documentation formatting for internal documents, process plans, and other documentation for the Knowledge Management repository
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, customer-focused environment.
Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently with little supervision
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) or other word-processing and desktop publishing software applications
Required Experience: 5+ years of related experience
Security Clearance Level: Secret
US Citizenship Required Desired Skills: Experience with DTRA and be familiar with its mission.
Knowledge of DTRA products and services, customer requirements, purpose and structure of required documentation, and end user's level of understanding. Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science 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 • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays Work Requirements Years of Experience 5 + 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 $76,690 - $103,500. 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 consulting, 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 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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