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Senior Technical Editor

$81.35k - $109.25k
Full-time

GDIT

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: USA MD West Bethesda
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ219541

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Program Delivery and Execution

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Adobe Creative Cloud, Desktop Publishing (DTP), Document Formatting
Certifications:
None
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.

SENIOR TECHNICAL EDITOR

Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled [Job Title] to join our team, supporting the Department of the Navy (DoN). The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe products, and have prior experience in database management. This individual will play a key role in compiling and refining technical information, monitoring and reporting schedules, preparing professional deliverables, and ensuring compliance with government reporting standards

Key Responsibilities:
  • Compile, review, edit, and format technical documentation, reports, and presentations to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to standards.
  • Collaborate with government customers to gather, organize, and refine technical information.
  • Coordinate with government personnel across commands to schedule and prepare time-sensitive briefings with Navy activities.
  • Regularly monitor assignment schedules and provide updates to program managers.
  • Edit recurring deliverables, including monthly status reports, presentations, and technical documents.
  • Utilize desktop publishing tools for documentation design, development, and formatting.
  • Ensure high attention to detail, including grammar, spelling, syntax, and compliance with style guides.
  • Serve as a Media Transfer Agent (MTA), managing secure data transfers, generating transmittals, maintaining deliverable logs, and updating document inventory systems for Navy customers.
  • Ensure deliverables meet specified deadlines and security requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and desktop publishing tools.
  • Demonstrated experience in technical editing and document management within a professional environment.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with team members and SMEs.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the 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.
  • Knowledge of Navy IT systems.
  • Advanced document formatting expertise, including experience using Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools.
  • Adaptability and ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
  • 5-8 years of experience, preferably for DoN or government contracts.

Security Clearance Requirements:
  • Secret clearance required (TS clearance preferred).
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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA MD West Bethesda

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. 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.

Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at
gdit.com/tc .

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans



PI284413437




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.


SENIOR TECHNICAL EDITOR


Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled [Job Title] to join our team, supporting the Department of the Navy (DoN). The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe products, and have prior experience in database management. This individual will play a key role in compiling and refining technical information, monitoring and reporting schedules, preparing professional deliverables, and ensuring compliance with government reporting standards


Key Responsibilities:

  • Compile, review, edit, and format technical documentation, reports, and presentations to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to standards.
  • Collaborate with government customers to gather, organize, and refine technical information.
  • Coordinate with government personnel across commands to schedule and prepare time-sensitive briefings with Navy activities.
  • Regularly monitor assignment schedules and provide updates to program managers.
  • Edit recurring deliverables, including monthly status reports, presentations, and technical documents.
  • Utilize desktop publishing tools for documentation design, development, and formatting.
  • Ensure high attention to detail, including grammar, spelling, syntax, and compliance with style guides.
  • Serve as a Media Transfer Agent (MTA), managing secure data transfers, generating transmittals, maintaining deliverable logs, and updating document inventory systems for Navy customers.
  • Ensure deliverables meet specified deadlines and security requirements.



Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and desktop publishing tools.
  • Demonstrated experience in technical editing and document management within a professional environment.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with team members and SMEs.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the 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.
  • Knowledge of Navy IT systems.
  • Advanced document formatting expertise, including experience using Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools.
  • Adaptability and ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments.



Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
  • 5-8 years of experience, preferably for DoN or government contracts.



Security Clearance Requirements:

  • Secret clearance required (TS clearance preferred).

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.



Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40



Travel Required:
Less than 10%



Telecommuting Options:
Onsite



Work Location:
USA MD West Bethesda



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. 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.


Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

gdit.com/tc .


Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans







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