Senior Technical Editor
About The Position
The Senior Technical Editor supports Vertical Launch System (VLS) technical data documentation requirements for the U.S. Navy and Foreign Military Sales. The role provides technical editing for the review and development of VLS technical manuals, procedures, and processes published in Adobe FrameMaker, Quicksilver, Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), Microsoft Office applications, and Adobe PDFs. The editor gathers, processes, analyzes, reconciles, and enters VLS systems engineering and fleet modernization data for technical manuals, IETMs, Ship Alteration Systems, Temporary Alteration Records, Engineering Change Orders, Engineering Change Proposals, and Navy Training System Plans. The position collaborates with team members to develop, produce, and distribute VLS documentation within GDIT and to government customers.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of related professional experience in technical editing.
- At least 5 years of experience working with technical personnel to develop and publish technical materials.
- Experience developing and publishing technical manuals in Adobe FrameMaker and IETMs using SGML applications such as Arbortext or MadCap Flare.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
- Active Secret clearance required; must currently possess and be able to maintain a Secret clearance.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Bachelor’s degree in any field; additional experience, education, and training may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Nice To Haves
- Previous U.S. Navy VLS background is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Review and develop VLS technical manuals, procedures, and processes.
- Gather, process, analyze, reconcile, and enter VLS systems engineering and fleet modernization data.
- Support documentation for technical manuals, IETMs, Ship Alteration Systems, Temporary Alteration Records, Engineering Change Orders, Engineering Change Proposals, and Navy Training System Plans.
- Collaborate with team members on the development, production, and distribution of VLS documentation for GDIT and government customers.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Competitive pay and paid time off.
- Medical plan options, including options with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental and vision plan options.
- Flexible work weeks where possible.
- Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave; paid holidays; and paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
- Typically 15 days of paid leave per calendar year for new employees, prorated by hire date.
- An additional 10 paid holidays per year, prorated by hire date.
- Up to 160 hours of paid family leave in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, personal accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and business travel and accident insurance.
- AI-powered career tool and internal mobility support for career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
