Senior Technical Editor

Clearance Level

None

REQ#: RQ189646

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Technical Editor Senior

Job Description

Technical editor to support Surface Ship Torpedo Defense (SSTD) Vertical Launch Systems (VLS) technical documentation requirements for US Navy and Foreign Military Sales (FMS)

Provide support for the review, editing and development of SSTD and VLS technical procedures, processes, and manuals that are published in MS Office applications, Adobe PDFs and IETM’s.
Collaborate with other Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) team members in the development, production and distribution of SSTD and VLS technical documentation materials within GDIT and to various government customers.
Be responsible for SSTD and VLS, Configuration Management (CM) support using iPDM, CDMD-OA, CIDMS and other pertinent Logistics/Configuration Management Systems.
Gather, process, analyze, reconcile, edit and enter SSTD and VLS systems engineering data and fleet modernization data in support of Ship Alteration Systems, Temporary Alteration Records, Engineering Change Orders, Engineering Change Proposals, Navy Training System Plans and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals.

Education

Bachelor degree in any field with five (5) years of professional experience in developing and editing technical documentation (additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree)

Qualifications

Minimum of five years’ experience working with engineering and technical personnel developing and publishing technical materials
Experience developing, editing and publishing Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) using SGML applications such as Arbortext or MadCap Flare
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat software applications
Background supporting Configuration Management
Previous US Navy ASW +background preferred, but not required

Secret clearance or eligible to obtain

Must be a US Citizen

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
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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 $77,350 - $104,650. 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 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.