General Dynamics Mission Systems · 16 hours ago
Seeking a Technical Writer to join our very talented team of professionals
Manassas, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$81K/yr - $88K/yr
2+ years expGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems is a leading provider of high technology solutions for defense and scientific missions. They are seeking an experienced Technical Manual Developer to join their Technical Writing team, responsible for developing Electronic Technical Manuals for U.S. Navy submarine systems, ensuring clarity and precision in mission-critical documentation.
AerospaceBusiness Information SystemsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySensor
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire
U.S. citizenship is required
6+ years of full-time experience developing Navy Technical Manuals
Strong emphasis on the use of S1000D
Experience using S1000D and publishing IETMs using the SIDD viewer
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
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
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
Preferred
Prior experience developing Submarine Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) for AN/BQQ-10, AN/BYG-1, or AN/BLQ-10 systems is highly desirable
Job may involve some travel to support Navy customers, which will be performed onboard naval vessels in port and at sea
Company
General Dynamics Mission Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and delivers critical systems and products for defense and cybersecurity customers. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bo Elam
VP and CFO
Scott Butler
Senior Vice President Program Execution
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