Technical Editor Principal

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

BI Full 6C (T4)

Job Family:

Program Delivery and Execution

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Agile Methodology, Customer Service, Process Improvements

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

TECHNICAL EDITOR PRINCIPAL
Oversee complex programs that drive impactful mission outcomes for our customers as a Technical Editor Principal . 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

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact supporting the Case Management Modernization (CMM) Program.  The CMM program is an initiative to support the Administrative Office of the US Courts (AO) in developing a modern cloud-based solution to support all 204+ federal courts across the United States.

GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. The Senior Technical Writer will work as part of the CMM Application Development team to modernize case management capabilities, improve the user experience, reduce administrative overhead, and position the Judiciary for more responsive and cost-effective IT services over the long term.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collecting and organizing information required for preparation of user’s manuals, training materials, installation guides, and reports at a complex level.
• Researching and learning the assigned system.
• Participates in the writing, design, and development of marketing brochures, advertisements, news releases, feature articles, conference programs and proceedings, public relations announcements, newsletters, and other materials.
• Designing, developing, producing, maintaining, and managing client web sites as assigned.
• Creating multi-media presentation materials, including slides.
• Preparing operation and maintenance manuals and technical publications.
• Gathering technical information, preparing written text basic projects, and helping coordinate layout and manual organization.
• Researching available development/engineering information such as drawings, design reports, equipment, and test specifications.
• Writing, editing, and proofreading materials for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instructional material, catalogs, technical publications, and software and hardware documentation provided by technical personnel.
• Arranging for word processing, duplication, and distribution of material.
   

TECHNICAL AND CREATIVE

• Advanced experience specifically writing content for online help documentation, instruction materials, and user guides and manuals.
• Experience developing and implementing content using responsive design principles and technological practices.
• Experience with documentation tools such as: Confluence, SharePoint, RoboHelp, MadCap Flare, Adobe FrameMaker, Lucidchart, Visio, Draw.io, SiteImprove, Axe, Wave.
• Ability to quickly ascertain and understand complex applications, diagrams, user requirements, and designs with minimal assistance.
• Preferred: Technical proficiency, and practical knowledge in the use and application of HTML5 and cascading style sheets (CSS).
   

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your program management expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Technical Editor Principal must have:

• 8+ years directly related experience in the research, preparation, and writing of technical and marketing materials.
• Experience working in and Agile Scrum environment writing technical documentation for the software product, application, and product releases.
• Experience in understanding and communicating all technical aspects of a software product to both highly technical and non-technical users.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of technical research, writing, and editing as well as word-processing, desk-top publishing, and web applications and computer equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, or equivalent.
   

COMMUNICATION & ORGANIZATIONAL

• Excellent presentation and communication (oral and written) skills.
• Demonstrated self-motivation with the ability to independently manage, prioritize multiple tasks, and identify and recommend areas for improvement.
• Consultant mindset with the ability to work with high level customer stakeholders and build excellent customer relationships.
• Experience identifying and applying industry tools, solutions, methods best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills with the ability to formulate and communicate recommendations for improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, independently, and as part of a team.

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
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 $102,000 - $138,000. 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:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. 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.

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