[Hiring] Technical Editor @General Dynamics Information Technology

Role Description

Oversee complex programs that drive impactful mission outcomes for our customers as a Technical Editor Senior. Here, you’ll see the bigger picture on mission initiatives and where your program management career can go at GDIT.

As a Technical Editor, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of Technology Shared Services. You will play a crucial role in creating, maintaining, and governing program documentation across Agile, technical, and compliance domains. Working closely with architects, developers, product managers, and federal stakeholders, this role ensures that all documentation—including:

• Design artifacts
• User guides
• Compliance deliverables

is clear, accurate, and compliant with federal standards. The Technical Writer plays a key role in supporting DevSecOps, Agile delivery, and modernization transparency for applications built as part of this initiative.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in English, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience: 2+ years' experience working in an Agile Scrum environment writing technical documentation for software products, applications, and product releases.
• Technical skills:
  • Proven experience producing documentation for Agile, cloud, or DevSecOps-based projects.
  • Strong understanding of technical concepts in software development, system architecture, APIs, and cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
  • Experience managing compliance documentation for FedRAMP, NIST, or FISMA-controlled environments.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills, with attention to accuracy, clarity, and style.
  • Proficiency with document management systems (SharePoint, Confluence, Git, or equivalent).
  • Familiarity with Markdown, HTML, or XML for publishing technical documentation.
  • Experience creating content accessible to all audiences (Section 508 and WCAG compliance).
• Security clearance level: Public Trust

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in technical writing or documentation management with some experience supporting federal or enterprise-scale IT programs.
• Proven experience producing documentation for Agile, cloud, or DevSecOps-based projects.
• Strong understanding of technical concepts in software development, system architecture, APIs, and cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
• Experience managing compliance documentation for FedRAMP, NIST, or FISMA-controlled environments.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills, with attention to accuracy, clarity, and style.
• Proficiency with document management systems (SharePoint, Confluence, Git, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with Markdown, HTML, or XML for publishing technical documentation.
• Experience creating content accessible to all audiences (Section 508 and WCAG compliance).

Benefits

• 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.