Technical Editor

Technical WriterTechnical WriterFull TimeRemoteMid LevelTeam 10,001+Since 1954H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

3 days ago

Salary

$56.5K - $76.5K / year

Seniority

Mid Level

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Technical Editor

General Dynamics Information Technology

Role Description As a Technical Editor, you will participate in researching, analyzing, and creating technical documentation such as end user guides, process/procedure documentation, training materials, and technical communications. An attention to detail and correct usage of formatting, grammar, and spelling is a must. This position also requires a strong ability to learn quickly and understand technical language and terminology around the products and systems being supported. The successful candidate must be able to work independently in a team environment and be flexible around evolving needs while managing both schedule and overall commitments in order to meet project deliverables. This role will perform cross-functional support between two different programs. Candidates should be prepared to provide writing samples. In this role, a typical day will include: - Participating in researching and compiling technical data for use in various operations and maintenance manuals, training materials, system design documents, and other technical documentation. - Obtaining data from review of documentation, interviews with client and project personnel (SMEs), drawings, schematics, reports, and the study of published material. - Developing outlines and drafts for review and approval by technical specialists and stakeholders ensuring that final documents meet applicable contract requirements and regulations. - Applying an approved template to documentation and conducting 508 checks for final delivery. - Translating technical information into clear, readable documentation to be used by both technical and non-technical users. - Organizing and maintaining documents in a documentation repository. - Proofreading and providing feedback on materials prepared by peers. - Developing and maintaining current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned. Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, and work experience. - 2+ years of related experience preparing technical documentation. - Excellent writing/editing skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. - Familiarity with remediation of technical documentation to comply with accessibility standards such as 508 compliance. - Familiarity with SharePoint and version control procedures. - Experience with Jira/Confluence. Requirements - Familiarity with Agile approaches such as scrum and SAFe are highly desired. - Experience/background within the healthcare industry and/or government contracting is desirable. - Experience with generative AI tools, strongly preferred. Benefits - 401K with company match. - Comprehensive health and wellness packages. - Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career. - Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications. - Cutting-edge technology you can learn from. - Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.

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