Turn complex engineering into clear, usable documentation as a Technical Writer with GDIT. You’ll develop and manage the artifacts that enable Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) and related Navy tactical network capabilities with NIWC Pacific (Codes 55131/55132/55133) in support of PMW-160. From requirements and design through test, installation, cybersecurity accreditation, and sustainment, your work will make mission data understandable, auditable, and field-ready.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

Plan, author, edit, and publish CDRL deliverables (DD-1423) including user/O&M manuals, admin guides, installation and integration guides (BESEP/IDP inputs), test plans/reports, SOVT procedures, release notes, white papers, and decision briefs.

Develop/maintain style guides and templates; enforce consistency, traceability, and configuration control across program artifacts (versions, baselines, and change histories).

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.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED (Required):

Security Clearance:  Active Secret clearance

Required Experience: 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) and CDRL lifecycle management.

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).

Work Location: Onsite San Diego, CA (NIWC Pacific). Limited CONUS/OCONUS travel to labs, shipyards, and fleet concentration areas per tasking and installation/test events

Position Availability: Position is pending final contract award.

US Citizenship Required

WHAT WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE (Desired):

Prior support to NIWC Pacific and/or PMW-160 (CANES/ADNS or similar Navy tactical network programs).

Familiarity with S1000D/IETM, MIL-STD/MIL-HDBK formatting, and DoDAF product sets.

Exposure to virtualization/network concepts (vSphere/ESXi, GPON, QoS) sufficient to interview SMEs and validate accuracy.

Experience preparing TRR/OTRR materials, CCRI audit evidence, and installation documentation for shipboard deployments.

Certifications: Shipley APMP (proposal writing), ITIL v4 Foundation, or Security+ (helpful for RMF artifact alignment).

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

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Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home

Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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.