Job Description

Responsibilities for this Position

Junior Technical Writer

ID: 2024-64402
USA-VA-Manassas
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 11/1/2024
Category: Engineering-Other
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelors or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience). Must have d istinct knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar

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.

Responsibilities for this Position

Applicant should have a Bachelors degree or equivalent (4 years of related full-time experience), and a high proficiency in the structure and content of the English language.

Duties Responsibilities:

• Direct and assist procedure development, troubleshooting, and maintenance in a Lab environment and onboard US Navy Submarines.
• Create, develop, plan, write, and edit complex operational and instructional Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), maintenance or test procedures for paper, multimedia, or web-based publications.
• Provide input and comments during reviews of draft and preliminary MIP/MRCs as needed.
• Validate and test, procedures during testing events in the lab.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Distinct knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Distinct written communication skills and the ability to tailor communication to the target audience
• Distinct ability to research highly technical information and interpret data.
• 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.

What youll experience:

• Technologies that arent just top-notch, theyre often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring whats next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as its discovered

What you bring to the table:

• A Bachelors in Engineering, Technical Writing, a related field or equivalent
• Technical competence in the setup, monitoring and documentation of experiments and/or lab equipment

What sets you apart:

• Shows initiative and professionally executes projects with little direction
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations 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
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Workplace Options:
This position is Onsite full-time. While on-site, you will be a part of the Manassas, VA facility.

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Salary Note

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.

Combined Salary Range

USD $78,222.00 - USD $86,778.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

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 worlds most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine whats 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

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

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Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours,

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