Senior Technical Editor

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REQ#: RQ219541Public Trust: None Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

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 Sr. Technical Editorto 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:

• Bachelors 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 youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

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

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

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.

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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 26,000 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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