Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

With limited direction, this position participates with management and engineering/scientific teams to establish objectives, plans, and timelines for the development of comprehensive technical documents such as procedure manuals, operational specifications, training manuals, presentations, articles, and related technical publications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews document specifications and may negotiate specifications with customer(s).

• Coordinates with management and customer(s) to ensure final document(s) clearly and effectively communicate the technical information and data to the customer's targeted audience(s). Provides input in the development of and monitors the implementation of technical documentation policies, practices, and standards.

• May serve as a spokesperson on technical documentation and may participate with technical team(s) to resolve technical/operational issues. Functions in a leadership role providing direction and guidance to professional or technical staff.

• May make recommendations to management on short- and long-term planning.

• Coordinates with management and the customer to determine appropriate timelines, content, and format for the development of comprehensive engineering/scientific technical documents.

• Develops detailed plans, statements of work, cost estimates and proposals for technical document production.

• Coordinates aspects of preparing technical documents, including editing, to meet specified content and deadlines, including changes/modifications.

• Coordinates the identification, accumulation, and analysis of appropriate technical information and data, including interviewing technical experts, observing processes, and researching and analyzing technical data and publications.

• May participate with engineering/scientific teams to resolve technical/operational issues.

• Serves as a specialist to management and customer by participating in technical documentation reviews and making customer related presentations as required.

• May coordinate reproduction, release, distribution, and appropriate storage of documents.

• May represent the organization as a primary contact on assigned project(s).

• May recommend new and/or modifications to documentation policies and procedures.

• Provides guidance in the document security classification process.

• Provides guidance and training to teams of experienced technical professionals.

• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating practices and procedures.

• Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

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Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of an Associate's degree in a technical discipline and ten or more years of professional engineering/scientific/military technical experience and/or professional in-depth engineering/scientific/technical/military documentation experience.

• In addition, must have two or more years of management/customer interface. Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education/training.

• Must demonstrate a comprehensive and thorough understanding of the engineering/scientific principles underlying the technology and a comprehensive and thorough understanding of technical document preparation.

• Must have excellent working knowledge of the development of technical manuals and documentation, including editing and choice of media. Must also have excellent working knowledge of computer-based tools in the production of technical documentation.

• Must possess:

• the ability to develop, acquire, interpret, and communicate engineering/scientific technical data.

• the ability to develop and communicate new concepts and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.

• the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.

• the ability to organize, schedule and coordinate work phases and determine the appropriate approach at the task or project level.

• excellent leadership and organization skills in order to work with management and customers and represent the organization.

• the ability to identify issues and develop advanced solutions to a variety of complex technical and administrative problems.

• Ability to work both independently and lead in a team environment is essential as is the ability to travel as required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.

Salary: $89,180 - $155,825 Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Secret Workstyle Hybrid

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. To learn more visit https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/499/v2_0/EEO Notices.pdf. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions.