Technical Editor / 508 Documentation Specialist

General Dynamics Information Technology; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Technical Editor to support the Federal Electronic Health Records Modernization program. This fully remote position involves reviewing technical documents and ensuring they meet Section 508 compliance standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in technical writing and editing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Experience with 508 technical writing required.
• Strong editing skills for punctuation, grammar, and content.

Responsibilities

• Review and edit project deliverables for Section 508 compliance.
• Assist in preparation of documents and development of contract deliverables.
• Stay up to date on Section 508 standards and best practices.

Skills

Technical Writing

Editing

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

Federal Documentation Standards

508 Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

We are GDIT. As one of the largest IT and mission services providers to the government, we own our opportunities to better enable healthcare organizations to identify theirs.

You can make GDIT your place. You make it your own by turning obstacles into action. By owning your opportunity at GDIT, you’ll play an important role in providing the technologies and services that millions of healthcare professionals depend on, every day. Our work depends on a Technical Editor joining our team to support Federal Electronic Health Records Modernization (EHRM) program activities.

At GDIT, we put our people first. As a Technical Editor supporting the EHRM program, you will be responsible for reviewing and editing project deliverables such as technical documents, policies, knowledge articles, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) specifically in the areas of 508 compliancy.

This role is fully remote!

HOW A TECHNICAL EDITOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Working on all phases of documentation; assisting in the preparation of documents and supports the development of contract deliverables and reports.

• Review and edit deliverable content for Section 508 accessibility compliance.

• Stay up to date on Section 508 standards and best practices.

• Editing functional descriptions, user manuals, special reports, or any other customer deliverables or document, conducting research and ensuring the use of proper technical terminology.

• Reviews and edits project deliverables such as technical documents, policies, knowledge articles, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides, manuals and technical publications.

• Preparing reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years' of relevant experience (or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience)

• Experience with 508 technical writing required

• Experience editing material for punctuation, grammar, and content

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio

• Knowledge of Federal documentation standards, processes, and 508 compliancy

• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Level 5 clearance

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the year, if needed

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, growth-focused environment

• Strong and effective communication and presentation skills

• Strong attention to detail and highly organized

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