Technical Writer

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General Dynamics Information Technology

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General Dynamics Information Technology is a company at the forefront of technological innovation, offering a wide range of services including consulting, digital modernization, and application services. The company is heavily involved in implementing solutions related to artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, high-performance computing, and quantum technologies. GDIT is committed to supporting government and defense sectors, providing mission-critical services such as logistics and supply chain management, intelligence, and homeland security. The company also focuses on diverse and inclusive hiring practices and actively promotes employee well-being. Through its digital accelerator solutions and pioneering use of emerging technologies, GDIT aims to propel agencies' missions forward and address complex technological challenges.

Enterprise IT • Network Systems Integration • Professional and Technical Services • Training and Simulation • Health

10,000+ employees

Founded 1954

🔒 Cybersecurity

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

📋 Description

• Support communications including project management documentation requirements, • Preparing and reviewing presentations, • Create standards for documentation, • Prepare operation and maintenance manuals and technical publications, • Gather technical information, • Research available development/engineering information, • Writing, editing, and proofreading materials for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, • Arrange for word processing, duplication, and distribution of material, • Requirements gathering and management, • Edit narrative and graphic products, • Apply a variety of word processing tools, • Provide advice for the development of the process of crafting and refining ideas, • Collaborate closely with technical teams to deliver appropriate and highly complex content.

🎯 Requirements

• BA/BS in English, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, or in a related discipline. • 5+ years of experience working in an Agile Scrum environment writing technical documentation. • Understanding and communicating all technical aspects of a software product to both technical and non-technical users. • Developing technical documentation and education materials to support user experience (user guides, integration guides, installation/configuration instructions, developer guides, etc.). • Advanced experience writing content for online help documentation, instruction materials, and user guides and manuals. • Experience developing and implementing content using responsive design principles and technology practices. • Proven experience as a Technical Writer. • Ability to quickly ascertain and understand complex applications, diagrams, user requirements, and designs with minimal assistance. • Demonstrated self-motivation with the ability to independently manage, prioritize multiple tasks, and recommend areas for improvement. • Ability to collaborate, build coalitions, and work effectively in a team environment. • Strong attention to detail, with the ability to consistently deliver high-quality documentation on time. • Exceptional written and oral communication skills. • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite or other word-processing and desktop publishing software applications.

🏖️ Benefits

• A variety of medical plan options, • Some with Health Savings Accounts, • Dental plan options, • A vision plan, • 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. • Full flex work weeks where possible, • A variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, • Paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. • 15 days of paid leave in a calendar year, • An additional 10 paid holidays per year. • The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides up to 160 hours of paid leave, • Short and long-term disability benefits, • Life insurance, • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance, • Personal accident insurance, • Critical illness insurance, • Business travel and accident insurance.