Technical Writer III

General Dynamics Information Technology•Virginia Beach, VA

10d•$47 - $63•Onsite

About The Position

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Technical Writer III for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support. As a Technical Writer III, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the Integrated Operations Support Center (IOSC). You will play a crucial role in developing, editing, and maintaining documentation to support the mission of the customer.

Requirements

Associates of Arts/Associates of Science
3+ years of related experience
Active DoD Secret or the ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
US citizenship required
Technical writing, editing, and document formatting
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Vizio, Powerpoint)
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, and technical specifications
Knowledge of DoD technical documentation standards and practices.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify gaps, research technical information, and develop accurate documentation from multiple sources.
Self-motivated and proactive, with the initiative to independently seek clarification, engage subject matter experts, and obtain missing technical information required to complete documentation.
Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with engineers, drafters, installers, and government stakeholders.
Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Shore Installation Process Handbook (SIPH) and SOVT Preparation and Execution Guide (SPEG) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop, edit, and maintain technical documentation supporting engineering, installation, testing, operations, and sustainment activities.
Prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, Test Plans, SOVTs, User Guides, Maintenance Procedures, Checklists, and Technical Reports.
Research, collect, organize, and interpret technical information from engineers, drafters, installers, subject matter experts, and government representatives.
Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation for multiple audiences.
Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, and installation packages to develop accurate written deliverables.
Perform technical editing, proofreading, formatting, and quality assurance reviews to ensure documentation meets organizational standards and customer expectations.
Maintain document revision history, version control, and configuration management practices.
Develop and maintain document templates, style guides, and standardize content to improve consistency and efficiency.
Identify opportunities to improve the documentation processes, templates, workflows, and organizational knowledge management practices.
Support customer reviews, technical audits, documentation validation, and deliverable verification activities.