Technical Writing Specialist - General Dynamics Mission Systems

Bachelor’s degree in a related specialized area or field, or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

As a Technical Writing Specialist (Sr Tech Writing Spec) at GDMS, you will collaborate in a team environment to create and validate technical documentation for our Navy customers and sailors. Given our focus on defense and national security, accurate and clear documentation is essential for ensuring front-line decision makers have the best tools and information about our systems. Your mission is to produce exceptionally well-written and presented materials, and to develop the infrastructure and tools needed to create and maintain this documentation across our product range.

Your responsibilities will include creating technical procedures, user guides, release notes, troubleshooting guides, and descriptive documentation. You will work closely with engineering, product, and business teams throughout all phases of product development, including design, development, testing, and operation. Your goal is to ensure that our customers have access to the right documentation at every stage.

WHAT SETS YOU APART:

• Generate, review, and edit documentation that is user-focused and of the highest quality
• Contribute to our technical writing tools, working on everything from style guides to the documentation lifecycle and review process
• Work with Engineering to deliver accurate and compliant documentation that not only informs and instructs, but provides a straightforward user experience
• 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
• Passion to learn new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
• A team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• The ability to thrive with a high level of autonomy and responsibility, managing competing demands and occasional tight deadlines

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of demonstrated excellence generating technical documentation for an informed audience
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and PDF file type formats
• Understanding and demonstrated practice of documentation revision / version control
• Experience reading and interpreting software and hardware user documentation, complex technical products, and highly structured certification processes
• Experience working in digital collaboration environments such as Teams and SharePoint. Prior use of document automation platforms, for example PandaDoc, would be a benefit.
• Basic development proficiency - we value the ability to apply technical best practices to documentation systems
• Demonstrated passion for excellent documentation and user experiences
• Clear and persuasive writing and in-person communication skills, for a variety of audiences

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development across this program and many others.
• Opportunity to work alongside talented engineers developing solutions that directly contribute to 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

Workplace Options:

• This position is full time on-site. .

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 $72,500.00 - USD $80,000.00 /Yr.

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world’s most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what’s possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran