2023-58715 - Fleet Documentation Technical Writer

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Fleet Documentation Technical Writer.  This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation’s core defense/intelligence services and systems.  General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:

• Writes and edits complex operational, instructional, interactive electronic technical manuals (IETMs), maintenance or test procedures for paper, multimedia or web-based publication
• Conducts interviews with various users and technical staff to gather data for documentation
• Translates Systems, Software and Hardware Engineering materials (documentation, models, drawings, presentations, etc.) into Fleet Documentation products for the end user
• Ensures the accurate preparation of documents for interim and final delivery to customer by participating in peer review of documentation
• Participates in Validation and Verification activities in a lab environment
• Ensure proper tagging methods are used in electronic products to ensure seamless use by end-user
• Ensures documents and materials adhere to established standards and guidelines; recommends revisions to standards and guidelines
• Analyzes change requests to Fleet Documentation, ensuring a complete and correct response and implementation into future product
• Suggest to management ways to improve our documentation process
• Proactively informs the technical documentation lead of assignment status, issues, or concerns, including issues of scope, schedule, process, and quality
• Often interacts with:
  • Internal customers
  • Program Leads
  • External customers
  • Department personnel
  • Engineering Personnel
• Works with little instruction on day-to-day work and with specific instructions on new or high level assignments
• Full use and application of standard principles, theories, concepts, and techniques
• Provides resolutions to an assortment of problems of moderately complex scope
• Uses judgment within defined practices and procedures 

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Technical Writing experience
• Engineering or Fleet experience preferred
• Considerable knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Considerable written communication skills and the ability to tailor communication to target audience
• Considerable verbal communication, listening and interviewing skills
• Considerable ability to research highly technical information and interpret data
• Proficiency with desktop software such as Visio, Adobe FrameMaker, Arbor Text, and graphic capture software; HTML experience desirable
• Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
• Considerable ability to build productive internal/external working relationship
• Frequently interacts with internal company and external contacts
• Represents organization on specific projects as required
• Works under only very general supervision
• Fleet experience is a bonus

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 of time. 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.