Technical Writer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Washington, DC
Salary
$85,000–$115,000 / yr
Posted
125 days ago
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Below market

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This role pays less than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $129,500–$188,000 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $100k versus about $159k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1377 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Technical Writer

The Technical Writer joins the Program Delivery and Execution team to support enterprise IT operations. In this role, you will create, update, and maintain critical technical documentation, including full diagram schematics, manuals, and operational procedures to ensure process clarity and standard consistency. You will develop and maintain comprehensive Plans of Action and Milestones to support project management, workflows, and compliance efforts. Key responsibilities include collaborating with engineers and subject matter experts to gather technical information while ensuring all content meets regulatory requirements and industry standards. You must demonstrate proficiency in technical writing, collaboration, and knowledge of Agile or ITIL frameworks. The work involves translating complex technical concepts into clear documentation to solve operational challenges within a government and defense context.

What you'll do

  • Create, update, and maintain technical documentation including manuals, operational procedures, and full diagram schematics.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to support project management and compliance.
  • Gather and organize technical information by interviewing engineers, project managers, and subject matter experts.
  • Review and edit existing documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with current systems.
  • Ensure all documentation complies with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
  • Maintain records of revisions, version control, and documentation repositories to ensure traceability and accessibility.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must currently possess an active Top Secret security clearance.
  • Must be eligible to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
  • Must have 8+ years of related experience.
  • Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Technical Writer.
  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Communications, English, or a related field (experience may be substituted).
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must have experience developing and maintaining POA&Ms or similar project plans.

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