Req ID: RQ177556Type of Requisition: RegularClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + PolygraphJob Family: Technical DocumentationSkills:Documentations,Internal Documentation,User Guide CreationExperience:10 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:YesJob Description:Documentation Specialist - Senior – TS/SCI requiredTransform technology into opportunity as a Documentation Specialist - Senior with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Documentation Specialist - Senior you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Documentation Specialist - Senior joining our team to support the US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM).HOW A DOCUMENTATION SPECIALIST - SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Responsible for preparing and/or maintaining systems, programming, and operations documentation, procedures, and methods including user manuals and reference manuals.
Maintains a current internal documentation library.
Provides or coordinates special documentation services as required. Competent to work at the highest level of all phases of documentation.
May act as project leader for large jobs.
Is 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 of the project’s hardware and software to include installation, configuration and how-to documentation
May need to create standardized and update templates for Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) produces implementation guides and end-user guides for capabilities; provides field, data definition, and data flow documentation and formats technical publications from pamphlets, technical drawings, and consultations with technical-personnel and other available resources
Writes technical copies for various types of documents for a program/project
Applies concepts for technical writing based on engineering drawings, technical information from engineering documentation, consultations with engineers and subject matter experts, and otheravailable sources.
May produce defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation utilized by the end-user community of DoD electronic equipment and systems.
Collaborates with Technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to interpret and document engineering and maintenance drawings, operational procedures to understand and blend large quantities of computer related information.
Research highly technical subject matter, organize information from multiples sources, and express technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers.
Researches and evaluates new concepts and processes to improve performanceAssists more junior level technicians, specialists, and managers in their activities. Can perform all tasks of lower level technicians, specialists, and/or managers.
Provides guidance and direction to lower level technicians, specialists, and managers.
Work independently or lead teams preparing and maintaininghighly complex systems, programming and operations documentation, procedures and methods. Provide expert oversight of technical writing and editing to all phases of acquisition and technical documentation for the Program, Project, or Contract. Act as project leader for projects with complex or voluminous documentation and may provide or coordinate special documentation services as required.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience or Master’s degree with 10 years of experience
Required Experience: 5-8 years of related experience preparing and editing technical documentation.
Security Clearance Level : TS/SCI
Required Skills:
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
Effective communications skills
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Certifications: Desired: Certified Professional Technical Communicator and ITIL 2011
Location : On Customer Site
Additional :
Candidates must be willing and able to attain a CI Polygraph for certain positions as determined by the contract
Position may require lifting of objects (i.e. IT Hardware), reaching/bending/kneeling (i.e. plug in cables) and other moderately strenuous activity
Travel may be required to support the mission
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
#GDITPriority#GDITINSCOM#I2TS4#GDITArmyThe likely salary range for this position is $116,979 - $44,153. 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.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 work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.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.