Technical Editor – Principal

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $102k - $138k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

🔏 Technical Writer

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General Dynamics Information Technology

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1954

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Healthcare • Logistics

General Dynamics Information Technology is a company at the forefront of technological innovation, offering a wide range of services including consulting, digital modernization, and application services. The company is heavily involved in implementing solutions related to artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, high-performance computing, and quantum technologies. GDIT is committed to supporting government and defense sectors, providing mission-critical services such as logistics and supply chain management, intelligence, and homeland security. The company also focuses on diverse and inclusive hiring practices and actively promotes employee well-being. Through its digital accelerator solutions and pioneering use of emerging technologies, GDIT aims to propel agencies' missions forward and address complex technological challenges.

📋 Description

• Collect and organize information for user manuals, training materials, installation guides, and reports • Research and learn assigned systems • Write, design, and develop marketing brochures, advertisements, news releases, feature articles, conference programs, proceedings, public relations announcements, newsletters, and related materials • Design, develop, produce, maintain, and manage client websites • Create multimedia presentation materials, including slides • Prepare operations and maintenance manuals and technical publications • Gather technical information and prepare written text for basic projects • Coordinate layout and manual organization • Research development and engineering information, including drawings, design reports, equipment, and test specifications • Write, edit, and proofread reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instructional materials, catalogs, technical publications, and software and hardware documentation • Arrange word processing, duplication, and distribution of materials • Work as part of the Case Management Modernization Application Development team to modernize case management capabilities and improve user experience • Support a cloud-based solution serving 204+ federal courts across the United States • Communicate technical aspects of software products to technical and non-technical users • Manage and prioritize multiple tasks and recommend process improvements

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years of directly related experience in researching, preparing, and writing technical and marketing materials • Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment writing technical documentation for software products, applications, and product releases • Experience understanding and communicating technical aspects of software products to technical and non-technical users • Thorough knowledge of technical research, writing, and editing principles and practices • Knowledge of word processing, desktop publishing, web applications, and computer equipment • Bachelor’s degree in English, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, or equivalent • Advanced experience writing online help documentation, instructional materials, user guides, and manuals • Experience developing and implementing content using responsive design principles and technology practices • Experience with Confluence, SharePoint, RoboHelp, MadCap Flare, Adobe FrameMaker, Lucidchart, Visio, Draw.io, SiteImprove, Axe, and Wave • Ability to understand complex applications, diagrams, user requirements, and designs with minimal assistance • Preferred technical proficiency and practical knowledge of HTML5 and CSS • Excellent oral and written presentation and communication skills • Ability to independently manage and prioritize multiple tasks and identify areas for improvement • Ability to work with high-level customer stakeholders and build customer relationships • Experience applying industry tools, solutions, methods, best practices, and emerging technologies • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team • BI Full 6C (T4) public trust requirement • Less than 10% travel required

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options, including plans with Health Savings Accounts • Dental plan options • Vision plan options • 401(k) plan with company match • Full-flex work weeks where possible • Paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave • 15 days of paid leave per calendar year for new employees, prorated based on hire date • 10 paid holidays per year • 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 • Business travel and accident insurance • AI-powered career tool identifying career steps and learning opportunities • Internal mobility team supporting career goals • Wellness packages • Award-winning culture of innovation • Military-friendly workplace