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Technical Writer - NAVSUP OIS - Remote - Clearance required to Start

General Dynamics Information Technology

Salary: 77k-105k USD

United States only
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Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

Job Family:

Technical Documentation

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Design Documents, DevSecOps, Oral Communications, Technical Documents, Technical Requirements

Certifications:

Experience:

6 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Technical Writer – NAVSUP OIS

Overview/ Job Responsibilities

GDIT is looking for a Technical Writer for the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Ordnance Information System (OIS) to provide technical expertise on a mission-critical program whose purpose is to develop, modernize, enhance, operate, and maintain services for OIS mission critical systems.

In this role, you will be embedded in our Next Generation/modernization development team supporting our DevSecOps delivery environment for the OIS application. You will play a key role in documenting and communicating complex technical tasks related to the OIS application to ensure effective knowledge transfer and successful implementation by the warfighter of this mission-critical application.

This position is remote but visits to customer site(s) in Mechanicsburg, PA, and Yorktown, VA will be required for Program Increment Planning 4 or 5 times per year. Customer is based in Mechanicsburg, PA, and Yorktown, VA.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, developers, and subject matter experts, to understand and document technical requirements, system designs, and deployment processes.

  • Develop high-quality technical documentation, including specifications, requirements documents, design documents, user guides, installation guides, and release notes.

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

  • Ensure documentation adheres to established style guides, standards, and templates, and maintain a consistent writing style across various materials.

  • Work closely with the development teams to review and validate technical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.

  • Research, gather, and synthesize information from multiple sources to create comprehensive technical documentation for complex systems, technologies, and processes.

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

  • Keep up-to-date with the latest technologies, industry trends, and best practices in DevSecOps and technical writing, and apply this knowledge to enhance the quality and effectiveness of documentation.

  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to streamline the documentation creation and maintenance process.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must have DOD Secret level clearance to start; U.S. Citizen required only for Federal Clearance Requirement

  • BA/BS and 6+ years of prior relevant experience

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

  • Experience with business process design and content strategy

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively translate complex technical information into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation.

  • 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 have the ability to work independently with little supervision.

Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in documenting complex technical concepts and procedures for a diverse audience, including both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Solid understanding of DevSecOps principles, practices, and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, automation, and cloud technologies.

  • Familiarity with documentation tools and technologies, such as Confluence, Markdown, GitLab, and version control systems.

  • Familiarity with federal government security requirements and compliance standards is a plus.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment, managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

  • Navy experience

The likely salary range for this position is $77,350 - $104,650. 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:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. 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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Aug 19, 2024

Posted on

Jun 20, 2024

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Salary: 77k-105k USD

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