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Senior Technical Editor

General Dynamics Information Technology • Bethesda, MD • 3h ago

Req ID: RQ218861

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Program Delivery and Execution

Skills:

Adobe Creative Cloud,Desktop Publishing (DTP),Document Formatting

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make a difference by contributing to critical Navy programs and operations that ensure our national security.

Technical Editor - Job Description

Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Technical Editor to join our team in providing critical support to Department of the Navy (DoN) customers. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office products. Prior experience with desktop publishing and database management is also essential. This individual will compile relevant technical information, collaboratively refine technical documents, and ensure all deliverables meet professional standards and government presentation requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Compile, review, edit, and format technical documentation, reports, and presentations to ensure accuracy and clarity.

Analyze technical literature and verify documentation with appropriate sources.

Collaborate with government customers to gather, organize, and refine technical information.

Coordinate with government personnel to schedule and prepare time-sensitive briefings with Navy activities. Monitor assignment schedules on a regular basis.

Maintain attention to detail in grammar, spelling, syntax, and adherence to style guides.

Edit routine deliverables, including monthly status reports, presentations, and technical documents.

Use desktop publishing tools for documentation design, development, and formatting.

Facilitate secure data transfers as a Media Transfer Agent (MTA) and manage deliverable log, document inventory and databases for Navy customers.

Ensure deliverables meet specified deadlines and meet security requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and desktop publishing tools.

Proven technical editing and document management experience in a professional setting.

Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with team members and SMEs.

Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

Experience with Department of Navy (DoN) projects or government contracts.

Familiarity with Navy-specific style guides and document formatting requirements.

Proficiency in Navy IT systems.

Advanced formatting experience, such as Adobe Creative Suite expertise or similar tools.

Adaptability and ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

5-8 years of experience in technical editing, preferably for DoN or government contracts.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Secret clearance required (TS clearance preferred).

US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

? Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

? Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

? Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

? Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home

? Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.

The likely salary range for this position is $81,349 - $109,250. 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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