Sr. Technical Editor

General Dynamics•La Grange, IL

45d•$82,283 - $111,323•Hybrid

About The Position

Oversee complex programs that drive impactful mission outcomes for our customers as a Technical Editor Senior. Here, you'll see the bigger picture on mission initiatives and where your program management career can go at GDIT. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Technical Editor Senior, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of Technology Shared Services. You will play a crucial role in creating, maintaining, and governing program documentation across Agile, technical, and compliance domains. Working closely with architects, developers, product managers, and federal stakeholders, this role ensures that all documentation-including design artifacts, user guides, and compliance deliverables-is clear, accurate, and compliant with federal standards. The Technical Writer plays a key role in supporting DevSecOps, Agile delivery, and modernization transparency for applications built as part of this initiative. WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED Bring your program management expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Technical Editor Senior must have: Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in English, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, or equivalent. Experience: 5+ years' experience working in and Agile Scrum environment writing technical documentation for the software product, application, and product releases. Technical skills: Proven experience producing documentation for Agile, cloud, or DevSecOps-based projects; Strong understanding of technical concepts in software development, system architecture, APIs, and cloud platforms (AWS preferred); Experience managing compliance documentation for FedRAMP, NIST, or FISMA-controlled environments; Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills, with attention to accuracy, clarity, and style; Proficiency with document management systems (SharePoint, Confluence, Git, or equivalent); Familiarity with Markdown, HTML, or XML for publishing technical documentation; Experience creating content accessible to all audiences (Section 508 and WCAG compliance). Security clearance level: Public Trust Role requirements: 5+ years of experience in technical writing or documentation management, with 3+ years supporting federal or enterprise-scale IT programs; Proven experience producing documentation for Agile, cloud, or DevSecOps-based projects; Strong understanding of technical concepts in software development, system architecture, APIs, and cloud platforms (AWS preferred); Experience managing compliance documentation for FedRAMP, NIST, or FISMA-controlled environments; Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills, with attention to accuracy, clarity, and style; Proficiency with document management systems (SharePoint, Confluence, Git, or equivalent); Familiarity with Markdown, HTML, or XML for publishing technical documentation; Experience creating content accessible to all audiences (Section 508 and WCAG compliance). 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 Location: Hybrid at GDIT's Integrated Technology Center in Bossier City, Louisiana. Candidates residing within the state of Louisiana who are more than 60 miles from our office in Bossier City may be considered to work remotely. OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results. The likely salary range for this position is $82,283 - $111,323. 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.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in English, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, or equivalent.
Experience: 5+ years' experience working in and Agile Scrum environment writing technical documentation for the software product, application, and product releases.
Technical skills: Proven experience producing documentation for Agile, cloud, or DevSecOps-based projects
Strong understanding of technical concepts in software development, system architecture, APIs, and cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
Experience managing compliance documentation for FedRAMP, NIST, or FISMA-controlled environments
Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills, with attention to accuracy, clarity, and style
Proficiency with document management systems (SharePoint, Confluence, Git, or equivalent)
Familiarity with Markdown, HTML, or XML for publishing technical documentation
Experience creating content accessible to all audiences (Section 508 and WCAG compliance).
Role requirements: 5+ years of experience in technical writing or documentation management, with 3+ years supporting federal or enterprise-scale IT programs
Proven experience producing documentation for Agile, cloud, or DevSecOps-based projects
Strong understanding of technical concepts in software development, system architecture, APIs, and cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
Experience managing compliance documentation for FedRAMP, NIST, or FISMA-controlled environments
Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills, with attention to accuracy, clarity, and style
Proficiency with document management systems (SharePoint, Confluence, Git, or equivalent)
Familiarity with Markdown, HTML, or XML for publishing technical documentation
Experience creating content accessible to all audiences (Section 508 and WCAG compliance).