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Technical Writer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

gdit
Elkridge, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/20/2026
Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Program Delivery and Execution Job Qualifications: Skills: Operations, Project Planning, Risk Management Framework Certifications: None Experience: 8 years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes 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. 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. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: None Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA MD Elkridge Additional Work Locations: USA DC Washington Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. 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 50 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. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Join our 30,000 everyday heroes. 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. 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