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

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.