Hybrid Technical Editor – Writer

at General Dynamics Information Technology

• Job title: Technical Editor – Writer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $81,349 - $95,450 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Washington, United States

About the role

• Technical Editor/Writer providing editorial and writing support within government programs. Conducting quality assurance and managing multiple writing assignments for compliance and operational documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide writing and editorial support for a government agency’s program operations
• Author and disseminate content related to policy statements, guidance, and memoranda
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of correspondence, reports, presentations, and other communications
• Draft new and review existing content such as reports, letters, and pages
• Contribute to the development of monitoring and compliance-oriented reports
• Remain current on relevant government programs for accuracy and citation
• Assist with dissemination of information using various online platforms
• Ensure compliance with federal agency policies and procedures
• Review and remediate written content for accessibility standards
• Recommend appropriate formatting based on target audiences
• Interface with stakeholders on written materials development
• Manage multiple writing and review assignments concurrently
• Participate in meetings and assist with additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• BA/BS in a related discipline
• 6+ years of writing and editing experience
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated working knowledge across Microsoft Office suite and Adobe tools
• Experience adhering to 508 accessibility and Plain Language requirements
• Strong technical acumen and research skills
• Project management skills
• Experience in print and/or web publishing
• Experience working with refugee, immigrant, or underserved populations preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, and personal time
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life and critical illness insurance
• Telecommuting options
• Additional paid family leave program