Technical Editor – Writer
General Dynamics Information Technology
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Washington • District of Columbia • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $81,349 - $95,450 per year
About the role
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
writingeditingquality assurancecontent developmentreport writingaccessibility standardsPlain Language requirementsproject managementprint publishingweb publishing
Soft Skills
written communicationverbal communicationattention to detailresearch skillsstakeholder engagementmultitaskingteam collaborationadaptabilitytime managementproblem-solving