Knowledge Technical Writer, Active Top Secret Required

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Washington, DC
Salary
$107,744–$123,050 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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Below market

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This role $115k
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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Knowledge Technical Writer, Active Top Secret Required

As a Knowledge Technical Writer at GDIT, you will join a dynamic IT team in Washington, D.C., to develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), knowledge articles, and user guides for the Tier 1 Help Desk. Your day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing help desk performance data to identify knowledge gaps, translating informal troubleshooting steps into clear documentation, and collaborating with Quality and Training teams to create training materials based on established SOPs. You will manage the full lifecycle of documentation, track KPIs related to content effectiveness, and support Tier 1 technicians by guiding them to correct documentation while gathering feedback for continuous improvement. This role requires a strong background in customer support, ticketing systems, and writing articles, with an emphasis on clear communication and attention to detail. You must obtain CompTIA Security+ certification within six months of starting and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), knowledge articles, and user guides for Tier 1 Help Desk.
  • Analyze help desk performance data to identify and document knowledge gaps.
  • Translate informal troubleshooting steps into official, clear knowledge base articles.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of documentation, including creation, reviews, updates, and archival.
  • Assist in creating training materials based on established SOPs and knowledge articles.

What we're looking for

  • US citizenship required.
  • Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • 4 years of related experience in technical writing or customer support.
  • Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and user guides.
  • Translate informal troubleshooting steps into official knowledge base articles.
  • Create training materials based on established SOPs and knowledge articles.
  • Obtain CompTIA Security+ certification within six months.

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