Technical Editor Principal

General Dynamics - IT; Virginia (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics IT (GDIT) is seeking a Technical Editor Principal on an Enterprise Zero Trust Program for a DoD client. You will write and edit policies, SOPs, and technical guides, and own the documentation lifecycle with process improvements.

You will create visuals and ensure DoD compliance while coordinating with DoD stakeholders to maintain accurate documentation. Responsibilities include reviewing documents for accuracy, handling sensitive information, tracking ATO-related material, and

Qualifications

• Experience developing DoD Air Force Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs and TOs) and TSIP/I-Plan.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency in creating clear, concise, and accurate documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple documents, versions, and revisions and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication with cross-team collaboration.
• Familiarity with DoD standards, classification markings, and handling of classified materials.
• Experience with DoD eMass system for ATO applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Writing and editing policies, standard operating procedures, and technical guides to provide clients with clear, concise, and accurate documentation.
• Lead and own the documentation lifecycle, from start to finish, as well as proposing process improvements and automations.
• Reviewing existing documents, assessing their accuracy and compliance, and identifying areas for improvement.
• Handling sensitive information, ensuring its security, and maintaining compliance with security regulations.
• Manage multiple documents, versions, and revisions effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Maintain familiarity with document management systems and relevant tools.
• Create visualizations required within documents: data flow, network diagrams, elevation diagrams, charts, graphs, etc.
• Track documentation required for ATO process.
• Work with various departments and stakeholders within the DoD to gather information and ensure that documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Ensure that all documentation, whether paper or digital, meets DoD requirements and relevant regulations.

Skills

Policy writing

Technical editing

Documentation lifecycle

DoD standards

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Document management systems

Job description

GDIT is the leading systems integrator in the Zero Trust Defense sector market - developing and delivering innovative solutions to government customers. Our Zero Trust business continues experiencing rapid growth, and this is an opportunity to join our team and be a part of creating Cybersecurity solutions that make a real impact.

As a Technical Editor Principal on an Enterprise Zero Trust Program for DoD Client, your responsibilities will include:

• Writing and editing policies, standard operating procedures, and technical guides to provide clients with clear, concise, and accurate documentaion.
• Lead and own the documentation lifecycle, from start to finish, as well as proposing process improvements and automations.
• Experience developing Air Force Time Compliance Technical Orders - or Technical Orders (TCTO's and TO's) and Telecommunication Survey Installation Plan (TSIP) and Installation Plan (I-Plan)Reviewing existing documents, assessing their accuracy and compliance, and identifying areas for improvement.
• Handling sensitive information, ensuring its security, and maintaining compliance with security regulations.
• Manage multiple documents, versions, and revisions effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Maintain familiarity with document management systems and relevant tools.
• Create visualizations required within documents: data flow, network diagrams, elevation diagrams, charts, graphs, etc.
• Track documentation required for ATO process.
• Work with various departments and stakeholders within the DoD to gather information and ensure that documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Ensure that all documentation, whether paper or digital, meets DoD requirements and relevant regulations.

Absolute Must Have:

• Experience developing Air Force Time Compliance Technical Orders - or Technical Orders (TCTO's and TO's) and Telecommunication Survey Installation Plan (TSIP) and Installation Plan (I-Plan)

Basic Qualifications:

• Familiarity with AF time compliance technical orders - or technical orders (TCTO's and TO's) and TSIP's telecommunication survey installation plan and I-plans installation plan.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency in creating clear, concise, and accurate documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple documents, versions, and revisions effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with teams and conveying information clearly.
• Familiarity with document management systems, software like Microsoft Office Suite, and relevant tools.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues related to documentation.
• Professional demeanor and work ethic.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Understanding of DoD standards, best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with DoD documentation classification markings and handling of classified materials.

Desired Skills/Knowledge:

• Experience with DoD eMass system for ATO applications.
• Current Secret clearanceBachelor's degree in field like English, Communications, Information Technology, or Business Administration8+ years of experience