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Technical Writer (Tactical Networks - CANES) | Active Secret clearance
Technical Writer (Tactical Networks - CANES) | Active Secret clearanceGeneral Dynamics Information Technology • San Diego, CA, US
Technical Writer (Tactical Networks - CANES) | Active Secret clearance

Technical Writer (Tactical Networks - CANES) | Active Secret clearance

General Dynamics Information Technology • San Diego, CA, US
12 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Type of Requisition :

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess :

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain :

Secret

Public Trust / Other Required :

None

Job Family :

Program Delivery and Execution

Job Qualifications : Skills :

Technical Writing, Technical Writing Documentation, Writing Technical Documents

Certifications : None

Experience :

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required :

Yes

Job Description :

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

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  • 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.

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  • Develop / maintain style guides and templates; enforce consistency, traceability, and configuration control across program artifacts (versions, baselines, and change histories).
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  • Translate engineering inputs (ICD / SRS / SEP / EIP, DoDAF views, drawings, BoMs, rack elevations, cabling) into clear, Navy-compliant documentation and illustrations.
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  • Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) packages : format / curate SSP, SAP / SAR, POA&M, CONMON artifacts; prepare eMASS-ready content and evidence indices.
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  • Ensure correct markings and dissemination controls (CUI, distribution statements, classification per Security Classification Guides and DoDI 5200.48); perform OPSEC reviews.
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  • Capture and publish IPT / WIPT minutes, action logs, and CCB / PTRB decisions; maintain CM status accounting linkages in CMPro / SharePoint.
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  • Coordinate peer, technical, and quality reviews; drive redlines to closure with engineers, IA, test, install, and logistics teams; track CDRL deliveries to schedule.
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  • Build visual content (process flows, data flows, network diagrams) and interactive help / IETM content as required; enable digital accessibility and searchability.
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    WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED (Required) :

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  • \n Security Clearance : Active Secret clearance
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  • \n Required Experience : 10+ years technical writing / editing for enterprise or tactical IT / network programs; strong portfolio of Navy / DoD documentation.
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  • Hands-on with engineering and cyber artifacts (requirements, interface / data models, test procedures / reports, RMF evidence) and CDRL lifecycle management.
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  • Proven accuracy with markings, CUI handling, distribution statements, and export-controlled content.
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  • \n 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.
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  • \n Education : BA / BS in Technical Communication, English, Journalism, Information Systems, or related field (equivalent experience may substitute per GDIT policy).
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  • \n 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
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  • \n Position Availability : Position is pending final contract award.
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  • US Citizenship Required
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    WHAT WE'D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE (Desired) :

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  • Prior support to NIWC Pacific and / or PMW-160 (CANES / ADNS or similar Navy tactical network programs).
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  • Familiarity with S1000D / IETM, MIL-STD / MIL-HDBK formatting, and DoDAF product sets.
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  • Exposure to virtualization / network concepts (vSphere / ESXi, GPON, QoS) sufficient to interview SMEs and validate accuracy.
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  • Experience preparing TRR / OTRR materials, CCRI audit evidence, and installation documentation for shipboard deployments.
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  • Certifications : Shipley APMP (proposal writing), ITIL v4 Foundation, or Security+ (helpful for RMF artifact alignment).
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    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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  • \n Growth : AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
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  • \n Support : An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
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  • \n Rewards : Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
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  • \n Flexibility : Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
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  • \n Community : Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
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    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 $125,528 - $169,832. 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%

    T elecommuting Options :

    Hybrid

    Work Location : USA CA San Diego

    Additional Work Locations :

    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 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 50 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.

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