General Dynamics Mission Systems · 12 hours ago
Senior Technical Writing Specialist
Pittsfield, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$81K/yr - $88K/yr
2+ years expGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. The Senior Technical Writing Specialist will work in a team environment to create and validate XML based documentation products for sailors to operate and maintain a complex submarine-based weapon system.
AerospaceBusiness Information SystemsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySensor
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Developing and delivering documentation per MIL standards and in accordance with strict schedule
Managing multiple projects concurrently while ensuring both quality standards and schedule are consistently met
Interfacing with local Navy Program Management Office (PMO) and the SP customer for approvals and deliveries
Completing testing of procedural documentation in a simulated lab environment
Authoring electronic documentation using SGML/XML and learning coding standards
Understanding and learning internal process documentation
Investigating technical issues using drawings, verifying on lab equipment, researching within existing documentation (CR investigation process)
Creating inputs based on technical information provided by engineering
Coordinating and participating in lab shifts
Ability to access and navigate external websites
Understanding the use of internal tools and processes (CONDOR, JIRA, CMS, etc.… )
Communicating with SMEs and other GDMS personnel on issues and educating on GDMS processes and tools
Utilizing checklist and process documents to ensure standards and requirements are met
Understanding documentation updates being made and ability to explain what the changes are and why they are being made
Understanding of other departments’ processes and requirements (i.e. SQA)
Understanding CUI requirements for documentation
Understanding security processes and requirements
Accurately record all hours worked
Critical thinking and looking forward beyond the task at hand
Being punctual and engaged
Communicating effectively and efficiently
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related specialized area or field, or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire
U.S. citizenship is required
Experience with XML based authoring standards such as S1000D
Familiarity with complex US Navy strategic deterrent weapon control systems
Experience developing user documentation according to Navy standards
Ability to develop and deliver documentation per MIL standards and in accordance with strict schedule
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while ensuring both quality standards and schedule are consistently met
Ability to interface with local Navy Program Management Office (PMO) and the SP customer for approvals and deliveries
Ability to complete testing of procedural documentation in a simulated lab environment
Ability to author electronic documentation using SGML/XML and learn coding standards
Ability to understand and learn internal process documentation
Ability to investigate technical issues using drawings, verifying on lab equipment, researching within existing documentation (CR investigation process)
Ability to create inputs based on technical information provided by engineering
Ability to coordinate and participate in lab shifts
Ability to access and navigate external websites
Understanding the use of internal tools and processes (CONDOR, JIRA, CMS, etc.)
Ability to communicate with SMEs and other GDMS personnel on issues and educate on GDMS processes and tools
Ability to utilize checklist and process documents to ensure standards and requirements are met
Understanding documentation updates being made and ability to explain what the changes are and why they are being made
Understanding of other departments' processes and requirements (i.e. SQA)
Understanding CUI requirements for documentation
Understanding security processes and requirements
Ability to accurately record all hours worked
Critical thinking and looking forward beyond the task at hand
Being punctual and engaged
Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently
Preferred
A clear interest in and understanding of the XML documentation development lifecycle for US military applications, including DTD, style sheets, and schema
A hunger to learn new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
Experience interfacing with the Strategic Systems and/or Sea Systems Command government/contractor community
A Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
Benefits
401k matching
Flex time off
Paid parental leave
Healthcare benefits
Health & wellness programs
Employee resource and social groups
Company
General Dynamics Mission Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and delivers critical systems and products for defense and cybersecurity customers. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bo Elam
VP and CFO
Scott Butler
Senior Vice President Program Execution
Recent News
Washington Technology
2026-01-17
Company data provided by crunchbase