Senior Technical Editor
About The Position
TECHNICAL EDITOR SENIOR Technical editor to support Vertical Launch System (VLS) systems technical data documentation requirements for US Navy and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Provide technical editing support for the review and development of VLS technical procedures, processes, and manuals that are published in Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM’s), MS Office applications and Adobe PDFs. Gather, process, analyze, reconcile and enter VLS systems engineering data and fleet modernization data in support of IETM’s, Ship Alteration Systems, Temporary Alteration Records, Engineering Change Orders, Engineering Change Proposals and Navy Training System Plans. Collaborate with other team members in the development, production and distribution of VLS documentation materials within GDIT and to various government customers. Education Bachelor’s degree in any field with 5+ years of professional experience in technical editing (additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree).
Requirements
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience working with technical personnel developing and publishing technical materials
- Experience developing and publishing Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) using SGML applications such as Arbortext or MadCap Flare
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software
- Active Secret clearance required
- Must be a US Citizen
Nice To Haves
- Previous US Navy VLS background preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Provide technical editing support for the review and development of VLS technical procedures, processes, and manuals that are published in Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM’s), MS Office applications and Adobe PDFs.
- Gather, process, analyze, reconcile and enter VLS systems engineering data and fleet modernization data in support of IETM’s, Ship Alteration Systems, Temporary Alteration Records, Engineering Change Orders, Engineering Change Proposals and Navy Training System Plans.
- Collaborate with other team members in the development, production and distribution of VLS documentation materials within GDIT and to various government customers.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
- 401K with company match
- Competitive pay and paid time off
- Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
- Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
- The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees.
- Short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
