Job Description
Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA VA Arlington - 1401 S Clark St (VAS125)
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ184363
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Suitability: Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: Technical Documentation
Job Qualifications: Skills: Systems Documentation, Technical Specifications, Technical Writing
Certifications: ITIL Foundation - ITIL
Experience: 5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Job Description: 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 in Arlington, VA.
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: 5 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: Hybrid - onsite in Arlington, VA and Remote.
- 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
The likely salary range for this position is $76,690 - $92,000. 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: Less than 10%
Telecommuting Options: Hybrid
Work Location: USA VA Arlington
Additional Work Locations: 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 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.
We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.
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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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 in Arlington, VA.
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: 5 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: Hybrid - onsite in Arlington, VA and Remote.
- 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
The likely salary range for this position is $76,690 - $92,000. 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: Less than 10%
Telecommuting Options: Hybrid
Work Location: USA VA Arlington
Additional Work Locations: 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 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.
We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.
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.
PI248562951
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