Technical Writer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Washington, DCElkridge, MD
Salary: $93,662–$126,500 / yr
Posted: 119 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

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Technical Writer - TS/SCI with Polygraph The Technical Writer joins the Program Delivery and Execution team to create and review ITD technical products, ensuring high standards for grammar, logic, and clarity. This role involves preparing, revising, and maintaining diverse technical documentation, including software and systems/network engineering, testing, and user guides. The individual will standardize documentation by creating templates, ensuring all content conforms to agency publication standards and specialized vocabulary. Key responsibilities include managing document libraries, amending graphics, and collaborating with authors on narrative organization. Required skills include proficiency in word-processing and desktop publishing software, specifically the Microsoft Office Suite, alongside knowledge of technical research and editing principles. The work focuses on providing hardware and software requirements, installation instructions, and configuration guides for complex enterprise IT systems.

Skills

Risk Management Framework Microsoft Office Suite Desktop Publishing Software Network Engineering Testing ITD Technical Products word-processing AI/ML Cloud

What you'll do

Create and review ITD technical products for grammar, punctuation, syntax, logic, clarity, and consistency.
Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documents for software, systems, network engineering, and operations.
Write hardware and software requirements, installation guides, configuration instructions, and end-user manuals.
Standardize documentation by creating and implementing templates for all document types.
Ensure all content conforms to agency publication standards and prescribed style guides.
Apply proper classification markings to documents in accordance with provided guidance.
Maintain a document library to facilitate easy storage, retrieval, updates, and review.

What we're looking for

US Citizenship is required.
Must currently possess a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance.
Must have a BA/BS degree.
Must have 8+ years of related experience.
Must have knowledge of technical research, writing, and editing principles.
Must have hands-on experience with Microsoft Office Suite and various word-processing or desktop publishing software.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (preferred).

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