Technical Writer Job at General Dynamics Information Technology in Port Hueneme

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

SCA

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Documentations, Technical Manuals, Technical Writing

Certifications:

None

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Technical Writer III

Technical writer to support Surface Ship Torpedo Defense (SSTD) systems technical data documentation requirements for US Navy and Foreign Military Sales (FMS).

• Provide technical writing support for the review and development of SSTD technical procedures, processes, and manuals that are published in MS Office applications, Adobe PDFs and IETM’s.
• Gather, process, analyze, reconcile and enter SSTD systems engineering data and fleet modernization data in support of Ship Alteration Systems, Temporary Alteration Records, Engineering Change Orders, Engineering Change Proposals, Navy Training System Plans and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals.
• Collaborate with other team members in the development, production and distribution of SSTD documentation materials within GDIT and to various government customers.

Education:

• Associates Degree in any field with 3+ years of professional experience in technical writing (additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree)

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with technical personnel developing and publishing technical materials.
• Experience developing and publishing Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) using SGML applications such as Arbortext or MadCap Flare.
• Background supporting Configuration Management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat software applications.
• Previous US Navy ASW background preferred, but not required.
• Secret clearance or eligible to obtain.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

USA CA Port Hueneme

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.