Technical Editor

General Dynamics Information Technology

Technical Editor overseeing program documentation and compliance for federal projects at GDIT. Collaborating with stakeholders to maintain clarity and accuracy in documentation across Agile and technical domains.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeLouisiana • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $63,312 - $85,658 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee complex programs that drive impactful mission outcomes for our customers as a Technical Editor Senior
Play a crucial role in creating, maintaining, and governing program documentation across Agile, technical, and compliance domains
Ensure all documentation—including design artifacts, user guides, and compliance deliverables—is clear, accurate, and compliant with federal standards
Support DevSecOps, Agile delivery, and modernization transparency for applications built as part of this initiative.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 the software product, application, and product releases
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

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Paid time off
Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness
10 paid holidays per year
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
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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

technical documentationAgileDevSecOpscloud platformssystem architectureAPIsMarkdownHTMLXMLcompliance documentation

Soft Skills

writing skillsediting skillscommunication skillsattention to accuracyattention to clarityattention to style