Job Description

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to support a greenfield US Air Force program implementing an MLS solution across multiple sites .

The Senior Technical Writer will work with technical staff to create and/or update operating instructions, how-to manuals, process instructions, and checklists. The Senior Technical Writer will also assist in collecting and organizing information required for preparation of user manuals, training materials, technical manuals, installation guides, proposals, and reports. The Senior Technical Writer must be able to:
* Understand complex information and communicate the information to the user and customer

* Assist in collecting and organizing information required for preparation of user manuals, training materials, technical manuals, installation guides, proposals, and reports

* Create and/or update operating instructions, how-to manuals, process instructions, and checklists to help technical support staff, consumers, and other users

* Edit functional descriptions, system specifications, user's manuals, special reports, or any other customer deliverables and documents

* Work with technical staff to make operating procedures easier to use and thus need fewer instructions

* Organize and write supporting documents for products

* Use photographs, drawings, diagrams, and charts that increase users' understanding

* Standardize content across platforms and media

* Gather usability feedback from customers, designers, and manufacturers

* Revise documents as directed, or as new issues arise

Required Skills:
* Familiarity with government document reporting standards (DIDs)

* Proficiency in graphics or desktop publishing software such as Visio, Publisher and Adobe platforms is a plus

* Expert level capability in Microsoft Office

* Must possess excellent written and spoken communication skills

* Must be comfortable interacting with both technical and Director level customer staff

* Be able to provide fresh ideas to existing problems to move the organization forward

* BS or equivalent + 5 yrs. related experience

* Active DOD TS/SCI eligibility clearance

* Onsite San Antonio, Texas

Desired Skills:
* Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint administration

* Prior experience in Technical Writing for DoD Programs

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
10-25%

T elecommuting Options:
Telecommuting Not Allowed

Work Location:
USA TX San Antonio

Additional Work Locations:

We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.nnGDIT 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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