Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Program Delivery and Execution

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Adobe Creative Cloud, Desktop Publishing (DTP), Document Formatting

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make a difference by contributing to critical Navy programs and operations that ensure our national security.

SENIOR TECHNICAL EDITOR

Position Overview:We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Sr. Technical Editorto join our team, supporting the Department of the Navy (DoN). The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe products, and have prior experience in database management. This individual will play a key role in compiling and refining technical information, monitoring and reporting schedules, preparing professional deliverables, and ensuring compliance with government reporting standards

Key Responsibilities:

• Compile, review, edit, and format technical documentation, reports, and presentations to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to standards.
• Collaborate with government customers to gather, organize, and refine technical information.
• Coordinate with government personnel across commands to schedule and prepare time-sensitive briefings with Navy activities.
• Regularly monitor assignment schedules and provide updates to program managers.
• Edit recurring deliverables, including monthly status reports, presentations, and technical documents.
• Utilize desktop publishing tools for documentation design, development, and formatting.
• Ensure high attention to detail, including grammar, spelling, syntax, and compliance with style guides.
• Serve as a Media Transfer Agent (MTA), managing secure data transfers, generating transmittals, maintaining deliverable logs, and updating document inventory systems for Navy customers.
• Ensure deliverables meet specified deadlines and security requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and desktop publishing tools.
• Demonstrated experience in technical editing and document management within a professional environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with team members and SMEs.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience with Department of Navy (DoN) projects or government contracts.
• Familiarity with Navy-specific style guides and document formatting requirements.
• Knowledge of Navy IT systems.
• Advanced document formatting expertise, including experience using Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools.
• Adaptability and ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor27s degree in English, Communications, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 5-8 years of experience, preferably for DoN or government contracts.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Secret clearance required(TS clearance preferred).

The likely salary range for this position is $81,349 - $109,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA MD West Bethesda

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as 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. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.