Technical Editor

gdit; Fort Huachuca (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GDIT seeks a Technical Editor to oversee publication of complex programs and support NETCOM in creating and publishing technical manuals. You will coordinate layouts, ensure accuracy, and adhere to Army and NETCOM standards with a blend of linguistic precision and technical understanding.

The role requires 2+ years of related experience, the ability to create or modify graphics, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and desktop publishing tools; security clearance is Secret.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate of Arts/Bachelor of Science (will consider equivalent years of experience in lieu of a degree).
• 2+ years of related experience.
• ITIL 4 Foundation Certification is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex programs and drive publication of technical documentation and manuals.
• Collaborate with NETCOM G3/5 to proofread, review, revise, and edit technical information for contractors and government employees.
• Ensure information is accurate, clear, and compliant with government standards (Army regulations and NETCOM standards).
• Utilize Microsoft Office and Adobe; desktop publishing, multimedia production, and online documentation software; strong writing, editing, proofreading, and page composition skills.

Skills

English grammar

Proofreading

Technical documents

Technical editing

Written communication

Education

Education: Associate of Arts/Bachelor of Science (or equivalent experience)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Desktop publishing

Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Program Delivery and Execution

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

English Grammar, Proofreading, Technical Documents, Technical Editing, Written Communication

Certifications:

None

Experience:

2 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

TECHNICAL EDITOR

Oversee complex programs that drive impactful mission outcomes for our customers as a Technical Editor. 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, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM). You will play a crucial role in supporting the creation and publication of technical documentation and manuals. You will support NETCOM in the collection and interpretation of technical data or information and coordination of layouts for publication to Army Enterprise programs at various life cycle stages. You will support NETCOM by providing technical, administrative, and operational leadership to assigned projects or tasks.

• Support DoD and DA technical documentation development, parlance, and regulatory guidance.
• Collaborate with the NETCOM G3/5 to proofread, review, revise, and edit technical information for contractors and government employees with the goal of producing accurate, clear, concise, and accessible written materials
• Drive to ensure that complex, often highly specialized, information is accurate, clear, and compliant with strict government standards. This role is a blend of linguistic precision, technical understanding, and adherence to Army regulations and NETCOM standards
• Utilize Microsoft Office and Adobe. Experience with desktop publishing, multimedia production, and online documentation software, as well as excellent computer and word processing skills and strong writing, editing, proofreading, and page composition skills.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your technical editing expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Technical Editor must have:

• Education: Associate of Arts/Bachelor of Science (will consider equivalent years of experience in lieu of a degree).
• Experience: 2+ years of related experience
• Technical skills: ITIL® 4 Foundation Certification is beneficial but not required.
• Security clearance level: Secret
• Role requirements: Ability to create or modify graphics, tables, and figures. Create, edit, update, and store NETCOM templates, as well as generate, assign, and store Document Control Numbers (DCNs). Read and edit documents for clarity, punctuation, grammar, style, and content.
• Experience with desktop publishing, multimedia production, and online documentation software, as well as excellent computer and word processing skills and strong writing, editing, proofreading, and page composition skills.

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
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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 $55,250 - $74,750. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA AZ Fort Huachuca

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans