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Technical Writer - Military Veterans

at General Dynamics

Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA FL MacDill AFB - MacDill AFB (FLC007)
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ186441

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Technical Documentation

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Critical Thinking, Quality Documentation, Technical Documents
Certifications:

Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is looking for a Technical Writer for the USCENTCOM CITS Program in Tampa, FL. The appropriate candidate will produce professional technical and contractual documentation across the program.

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develops, updates, and maintains technical documentation, user guides, and how-to materials to assist users across the CITS Enterprise

- Creates staff packages and provides documentation including white papers, information papers, decision papers, point papers, PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets, databases, SharePoint, training packages, policy, and guidance within DoD policy to facilitate USCENTCOM objectives and intent

- Creates Deliverables for contractual purposes, assists with editing and professionalizing management and engineering documents, technical reports, help documents, Quick Reference Guides (QRGs), Technical Portal User Guides, and administrative guides and documents

- Documents the results of cyber and hardware testing and other technical reports

- Organizes and presents technical information in a clear and concise manner, tailored to the intended audience (developers, end-users, stakeholders, etc.)

- Ensures documentation adheres to established style guides, standards, and templates, and maintain a consistent writing style across various materials

- Collaborates with the training team to develop and update training materials, tutorials, and other knowledge resources for end-users

- Contributes to the development and maintenance of a document repository and knowledge management system to facilitate easy access and retrieval of technical documentation

- Supports project managers in tracking documentation deliverables, milestones, and deadlines, and ensure timely completion of all documentation tasks

Education and/or Certifications:
Required:


- Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in technical documentation, quality assurance, control, management, or IT service management (significant education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree)

Desired:

- ITIL 4 Foundation Certification or Higher

Required Skills:

- Proven experience as a Technical Writer, preferably in a DevSecOps or similar technology-focused environment

- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to consistently deliver high-quality documentation on time

- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to quickly grasp and explain complex technical concepts

- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, customer-focused environment

- Must be a self-starter, strong leader, and be able to work independently with little supervision

- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) or other word-processing and desktop publishing software applications

Desired Skills:
- Experience with USCENTCOM and be familiar with its mission

- Knowledge of USCENTCOM's products and services, customer requirements, purpose and structure of required documentation, and end user's level of understanding

Clearance and Travel Requirements:
- Active Secret Clearance required

- 10% or less travel

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology and the ability to make a real impact on the world around you.

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The likely salary range for this position is $79,050 - $106,950. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA FL MacDill AFB

Additional Work Locations:

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. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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Mac Dill Afb, FL

Salary Range
$79,050 to $106,950
General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.

Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.

General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.

Who We Are Looking For 

General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization.  We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.

Should I Apply?

At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!

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