Technical Writer for CWL Team - $5,000 Sign On Bonus

Bachelor's degree in a related specialized area or field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

 

 

• →Directing and assisting procedure development, troubleshooting, and maintenance in a Lab environment and onboard US Navy Submarines (very rare occasions).
• →Provide input and comments during reviews of draft and preliminary MIP/MRCs as needed.
• →Validate and test procedures during testing events in the lab, often requiring shift work to complete.
• →Develop operations and maintenance procedures for incorporation into electronic technical manuals using engineering source documents and gathering materials from engineering teams.
• →Support provisioning technical data packages for AN/BYG-1.
• →Develops training using MS Office products to support operations and maintenance training of the AN/BYG 1.
• →Use sound configuration management principles to ensure document configuration management is maintained.
• →Applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• →Develops electronic technical manuals to support O-Level operations and maintenance using principles of agile development.
• →Have a clear understanding of the agile roles and the agile mindset for rapid product development and validation.
• →Have an understanding of JIRA/DOORS or some repository of standards and requirements
• →Job may involve some travel to support Navy customers, which will be performed onboard naval vessels in port and at sea.

 

• Experience using S1000D and publishing IETMs.
• Ability to prepare documentation for delivery in a variety of formats (e.g. .doc, .PDF, HTML and XML/SGML-tagged online and IETM).
• Familiarity with military documentation using current DoD specifications and standards including, but not limited to, MIL-STD-3001, MIL-STD-38784, MIL-STD-24784, and MIL-STD 40051-2C.
• Experience with HTML, XHTML, and XML.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams).
• Ability to research unfamiliar technology well enough to describe and summarize for an end-user; must be comfortable asking questions and collaborating with SMEs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

• Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret.
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next.
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered.

• Solid knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to tailor communication to target audience through effective listening and interviewing skills.
• Solid understanding of DoD MIL standards and style guides and the ability to adhere to and implement such standards to technical documentation.

• Strives to grow expertise in the fundamentals of their job (e.g. production tools, projects, DoD MIL STD, IETMS, etc.).
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success.
• Strong initiative on assignments and ability to exercise independent judgment and professionally executes projects.
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security.
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule).
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more.
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

 

• This position is fully on-site.  While on-site, you will be a part of the Manassas VA facility.

 

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This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

USD $105,756.00 - USD $117,324.00 /Yr.

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans