Req ID: RQ201117
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: Technical Documentation
Skills:
English Grammar,Techical Writing/Editing,Writing Articles
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Technical Editor Senior (Technical Writer)
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by providing services that help the government ensure the well-being of U.S. citizens.
Job Description
We are seeking a qualified, motivated individual to join GDIT as a Senior Technical Editor (Technical Writer) . As part of our team, you will be responsible for preparing and reviewing all project-related documentation to include system designs, PM plans, SOPs, and security documents (e.g. SSPs). You will also ensure that all project-related documentation is in compliance and meets the stakeholder's audit standards.
How You'll Make an Impact:
Working on all phases of documentation; assisting in the preparation of documents and supports the development of contract deliverables and reports
Editing functional descriptions, user manuals, special reports, or any other customer deliverables or document
Conducting research and ensuring the use of proper technical terminology
Preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides, manuals, and technical publications
Preparing reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences
Senior Technical Editor Duties and Responsibilities:
Produce high-quality documentation that meets applicable standards and conforms to client-specific style, tone, and document layout standards
Reviews and edits material for punctuation, grammar, and content
Create standardized stylesheets and templates with uniform fonts, tables, figures/graphics to establish common programmatic deliverables
Develop process, procedure, and work instruction documentation for projects while collaborating with project leads and management
Collaborate with stakeholders to obtain an in-depth understanding of products or services and documentation requirements
Create custom frameworks that define how business processes are defined, executed, monitored, and improved
Review existing processes and offer recommendations for process improvements, streamlined workflows, and simplified procedures
Ensure documentation meets customer compliance and audit standards
Senior Technical Editor Requirements and Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts/Science in English, Business Administration, Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent
Knowledge of Federal documentation standards and processes
Experience with 508 technical writing a plus
5+ years of experience in related fields
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and highly organized
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment
Experience:
Experience writing documents in Department of Defense format
SharePoint knowledge preferable
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Microsoft Office Specialist
Experience with XML Editor, SharePoint, Visio, and Confluence
Travel Required:
Little to no travel anticipated (may be required to travel upon customer request)
Location:
Hybrid / On-site as required for classified work at Washington D.C. customer location
US Citizenship : U.S. Citizenship required
GDIT Is Your Place:
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
About Our Work
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.
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.
© 2025 General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc., a General Dynamics Company.
The likely salary range for this position is $91,800 - $124,200. 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.
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. 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 50 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.
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