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Hybrid Technical Writer, Tactical Networks – CANES
Posted 4 months ago
About the role
- Author and manage Navy/DoD documentation and RMF artifacts for CANES tactical networks at GDIT. Produce CDRLs, manuals, installation guides, and technical illustrations.
Responsibilities
- Plan, author, edit, and publish CDRL deliverables (DD-1423) including user/O&M manuals, admin guides, installation and integration guides, test plans/reports, SOVT procedures, release notes, white papers, and decision briefs
- Develop and maintain style guides and templates; enforce consistency, traceability, and configuration control across program artifacts
- Translate engineering inputs (ICD/SRS/SEP/EIP, DoDAF views, drawings, BoMs, rack elevations, cabling) into clear, Navy-compliant documentation and illustrations
- Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) packages: format/curate SSP, SAP/SAR, POA&M, CONMON artifacts; prepare eMASS-ready content and evidence indices
- Ensure correct markings and dissemination controls (CUI, distribution statements, classification per Security Classification Guides and DoDI 5200.48); perform OPSEC reviews
- Capture and publish IPT/WIPT minutes, action logs, and CCB/PTRB decisions; maintain CM status accounting linkages in CMPro/SharePoint
- Coordinate peer, technical, and quality reviews; drive redlines to closure with engineers, IA, test, install, and logistics teams; track CDRL deliveries to schedule
- Build visual content (process flows, data flows, network diagrams) and interactive help/IETM content as required; enable digital accessibility and searchability
- Support documentation from requirements and design through test, installation, cybersecurity accreditation, and sustainment; travel to labs, shipyards, and fleet concentration areas as needed
Requirements
- Active Secret clearance required
- 10+ years technical writing/editing for enterprise or tactical IT/network programs
- Strong portfolio of Navy/DoD documentation
- Hands-on with engineering and cyber artifacts (requirements, interface/data models, test procedures/reports, RMF evidence)
- CDRL lifecycle management experience
- Proven accuracy with markings, CUI handling, distribution statements, and export-controlled content
- Skills/Tools: MS Office (advanced Word/Excel), Adobe Acrobat/FrameMaker or MadCap Flare, Visio/draw.io, Jira/Confluence, SharePoint, CMPro (or equivalent), basic DOORS read/use, graphics capture/annotation
- Education: BA/BS in Technical Communication, English, Journalism, Information Systems, or related field (equivalent experience may substitute per GDIT policy)
- US Citizenship required
- Ability to travel (Limited CONUS/OCONUS travel; 10-25% travel)
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
- 401K with company match
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal time, holidays)
- Paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
- GDIT Paid Family Leave up to 160 hours
- Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- 401(k) plan with pre- and post-tax contributions
- Short- and long-term disability benefits
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance
- Typical new-employee paid leave: 15 days plus 10 paid holidays (prorated)
- AI-powered career tool and professional development opportunities
- Internal mobility team support
- Full-flex work week / flexible work arrangements
- Hybrid telecommuting options
- Award-winning culture and military-friendly workplace
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