Technical Writer - active Top Secret required

General Dynamics
Washington
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 85,000 - 115,000 annuallyFunction: Content & Editorial (Writing/Editing)Experience: 5+ yearsSkills: ["Collaboration","Communication","Attention to detail","Self-motivation","Proactive problem-solving"]

Create, update, and maintain technical documentation—including diagrams, manuals, and operational procedures—so customer processes remain clear and consistent. Develop and maintain POA&Ms to support project workflows and compliance, and partner with engineers, project managers, and subject matter experts to gather information. Ensure documents meet organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards, while revising and managing version-controlled documentation repositories.

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General Dynamics
General Dynamics
2 days ago

Technical Writer - active Top Secret required

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Job Summary

Create, update, and maintain technical documentation—including diagrams, manuals, and operational procedures—so customer processes remain clear and consistent. Develop and maintain POA&Ms to support project workflows and compliance, and partner with engineers, project managers, and subject matter experts to gather information. Ensure documents meet organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards, while revising and managing version-controlled documentation repositories.
Location: Washington
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Content & Editorial (Writing/Editing)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Create, update, and maintain technical documentation, including diagram schematics, manuals, and operational procedures.
  • •Develop and maintain Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to support project management, workflows, and compliance efforts.
  • •Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and subject matter experts to gather and organize technical information.
  • •Ensure documentation complies with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
  • •Review and edit existing documentation for accuracy and alignment; maintain records, version control, and documentation repositories.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 85,000 - 115,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum 5 years of experience as a Technical Writer, preferably in a technology-driven environment.
  • •Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Communications, English, or related field (experience may be substituted for education).
  • •Ability to translate technical information into clear documentation with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • •Experience developing and maintaining POA&Ms or similar project plans.
  • •Familiarity with industry-standard writing styles, government-specific guidelines, and Agile or ITIL frameworks (as related to technical writing).
Experience:5+ years
Education:
Skills:CollaborationCommunicationAttention to detailSelf-motivationProactive problem-solving

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.
Security Clearance:Top SecretTop Secret/SCI

Company Brief

General Dynamics
Provides IT, systems engineering, cybersecurity, cloud, and mission support services to U.S. federal civilian and defense agencies, delivering large-scale technology solutions and managed services for national security and government operations.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Tysons / Fairfax, United States
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