Technical Writer - Top Secret

Overview

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other

Required:

None

Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills: Customer-Support, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Ticketing Systems, User Guide Creation, Writing Articles

Certifications: None

Experience: 4 + years of related experience

US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST PRINCIPAL

Transform technology into opportunity as a Full Time, On-Site Knowledge Technical Writer with GDIT. A career in IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. In this role, you serve as a critical link between complex technical data and actionable support, ensuring the Tier 1 Help Desk has the documentation needed to succeed.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Knowledge Technical Writer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a professional who brings initiative to a fast-paced environment that offers extensive options for training, certification, and career advancement. When we succeed, you succeed and together our best becomes better.

HOW A Knowledge Technical Writer WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Develop, write, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), knowledge articles, and user guides specifically for the Tier 1 Help Desk.
• Partner with Quality and Training teams to analyze help desk performance and ticket data to identify knowledge gaps.
• Translate informal troubleshooting steps from resolved tickets into official, clear, and concise knowledge base articles.
• Manage the full lifecycle of documentation, including creation, regular reviews, updates, and archival to keep the knowledge base current.
• Collaborate with the Knowledge Manager to align all Tier 1 documentation with the broader KM strategy and framework.
• Assist in creating training materials for the Tier 1 Help Desk based on established SOPs and knowledge articles.
• Champion the use of the knowledge base to improve the quality, consistency, and efficiency of help desk support.
• Track and report on KPIs related to content effectiveness, such as reduced resolution times and lower escalation rates.
• Support Tier 1 technicians by guiding them to correct documentation and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
• Obtain and maintain a CompTIA Security+ certification (DoD 8570 Compliance) within six months of starting.
• Maintain an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Perform all duties on-site at the customer location in Washington, D.C.

• Required Experience: 4 years of related experience.
• Required Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  CompTIA Security+ (DoD 8570 Compliance) required within 6 months of starting.
• Security Clearance Level: Active Top Secret with SCI Eligibility.
• Preferred
  
  Skills:
  
  BS/BA highly desired.
• Location: On Customer Site, Washington, District of Columbia.

• 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.

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY. Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $123,050. 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: 10-25%

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: 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…