Senior Technical Editor

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Support Vertical Launch System (VLS) systems technical data documentation requirements for the US Navy and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $79,050 - $106,950 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical editing and documentation for Vertical Launch System (VLS) materials, with proficiency in Adobe FrameMaker and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs). Collaborates effectively with technical personnel and government customers to produce high-quality technical manuals and procedures.

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Technical EditingAdobe FrameMakerInteractive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs)SGML ApplicationsMicrosoft Office

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Hard Skills

Technical EditingTechnical ManualsTechnical ProceduresData AnalysisDocumentation Development

Tools & Technologies

Adobe FrameMakerQuicksilverIETMsMicrosoft OfficeArbortextMadCap Flare

Industry Keywords

US NavyForeign Military Sales (FMS)Engineering Change OrdersEngineering Change ProposalsNavy Training System Plans

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Vertical Launch System (VLS) systems technical data documentation requirements for the US Navy and Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
Provide technical editing support for reviewing and developing VLS technical manuals, procedures and processes
Publish materials in Adobe FrameMaker, Quicksilver, Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), MS Office applications and Adobe PDFs
Gather, process, analyze, reconcile and enter VLS systems engineering data and fleet modernization data
Support Technical Manuals, IETMs, Ship Alteration Systems, Temporary Alteration Records, Engineering Change Orders, Engineering Change Proposals and Navy Training System Plans
Collaborate with team members on development, production and distribution of VLS documentation materials within GDIT and to government customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Secret clearance required
Must be a US Citizen
Bachelor’s degree in any field with 5+ years of professional experience in technical editing; additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree
Minimum of 5+ years of experience working with technical personnel developing and publishing technical materials
Experience developing and publishing Technical Manuals in Adobe FrameMaker and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs)
Experience using SGML applications such as Arbortext or MadCap Flare
Proficient in Microsoft Office software
Previous US Navy VLS background preferred but not required
Skills: Arbortext, Technical Manuals, Technical Procedures
Certifications: None

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Competitive pay
Paid time off
Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan options
Full flex work weeks where possible
Vacation, sick and personal time
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Military leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Up to 160 hours of paid family leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance
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Remote work
Less than 10% travel required