IBD-SS System Engineering Technical Writer - Secret Clearance Required

Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret
Suitability:
Public Trust/Other Required:
Job Family:
Technical Documentation
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Army Regulations, Punctuation, Technical Documents, Writing
Certifications:
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Technical Writer on site in Huntsville, AL.
A motivated self-starter who wants to join a team dedicated to excellence and continuous progress. The successful Technical Writer will participate in activities at any point in the system development life cycle including documenting systems analysis/requirements definition, design, development, integration, testing, acceptance/deployment, sustainment/maintenance, and evaluation. Experience with Integrated Base Defense (IBD) Kitting, Entry Control Point (ECP), Non-Intrusive Inspection System (NIIS), Base Expeditionary Targeting Surveillance System - Combined (BETSS-C), BETSS-C Cerberus Scout, Rapid Deployment Integrated Surveillance System (RDISS), Force Protection (FP) Suite and Husky Mounted Detection System (HMDS, AN/VSS-6A) Suite of Systems is helpful.
What you need to be successful and how you will make an impact to the mission:

• Identifies contextual errors, reorganizes content, and edits graphics, tables, and illustrations.
• Participates in the process of crafting and refining ideas, cultivating sources, and developing articulate articles. Collaborates closely with technical teams to deliver appropriate content.
• Responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation.
• Writes and edits technical documentation for all the project's hardware and software to include installation, configuration, and how-to documentation.
• Provides expert oversight of technical writing and editing to all phases of acquisition and technical documentation for the Program, Project, or Contract.
• Training and other Technical Writers to support the creation of technical data.
• Provide subject matter expertise in the creation of templates and be able to describe complex and technical topics in a clear, concise, and accurate manner.
• Other duties as assigned by the Engineering Team Project Manager
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams.
• Works independently under general supervision.

What you will need to succeed:

• BA/BS + 5-8 years relevant experience (12 years' experience in lieu of a degree)
• US Secret Security Clearance Required
• 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
• Work closely with the engineering team Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Logisticians
• Familiar with the DoD Manual 5110.04 and Army Regulation 25-50
• Prior experience with developing technical data for DoD programs.
• Excellent written communication and grammatical skills
• Excellent organizational skills

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

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
Less than 10%
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA AL Huntsville
Additional Work Locations:
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.