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General Dynamics Information Technology

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

General Dynamics Information Technology, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Overview

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. 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. Growth:

AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

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:

Aaward-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.

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