Senior Technical Editor

Clearance Level
None
Category
Technical Documentation
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
(Hybrid Workplace)
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Key Skills For Success

Editing Process

Style Guide Creation

Writing Articles

REQ#: RQ202958
Public Trust: MBI (T2)
Requisition Type: Pipeline
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

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Technical Editor Senior supporting GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.
 

We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge we can’t turn into an opportunity. And our work depends on a Technical Editor Senior joining our team to manage changes to the client’s policy and standards manual and other

publications.  

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. In this role, a typical day will include:

TECHNICAL EDITOR SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

  • Review current source documents for the DMM and remove all formatting, macros, tagging, and coding.
  • Compose, design and layout publications, particularly the DMM and Quick Service Guides (QSGs) using Adobe FrameMaker and Adobe Illustrator. Apply new formatting, styles, and coding as specified by the client.
  • Produce monthly DMM and QSGs in PDF and HTML format to be posted on the Postal Explorer website. Output 508-compliant HTML files using WebWorks publisher.
  • Document SOP (including style guides) for producing the DMM and QSGs.
  • Support other initiatives as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

  • Experience with Adobe FrameMaker is required
  • Technical Writer or Editor with a minimum of 5 years of professional relevant editing experience
  • Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
  • Demonstrates the ability to learn and adapt quickly
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.  The security clearance for this program requires the selected candidate to have resided in the US for the past five years.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10+ years of related work experience.
  • Hybrid- 2-3 days required onsite with customer- Washington, DC

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.
  • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Work Requirements
Years of Experience

10 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $90,495 - $122,435. 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.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers 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 over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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