Senior Technical Editor

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Produce clear, accurate, and well-structured technical documentation, including plans, procedures, reports, and customer deliverables .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeBossier City • Louisiana • United StatesSenior💰 $72,250 - $97,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical editing and structured authoring, ensuring high-quality documentation that adheres to accessibility standards and project guidelines. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance content clarity and organization while managing documentation processes effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical EditingStructured AuthoringContent Management SystemsMicrosoft Office ProficiencyPublic Trust Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Technical EditingStructured AuthoringContent Management SystemsBPA TechniquesRoot Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Project Tracking ToolsAI ToolsFile Repositories

Industry Keywords

Technical DocumentationAccessibility StandardsSection 508 ComplianceContinuous Process Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Produce clear, accurate, and well-structured technical documentation, including plans, procedures, reports, and customer deliverables
Edit and refine content for grammar, clarity, organization, and logical flow
Improve tables, graphics, and diagrams to meet professional standards
Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and subject matter experts to gather information and translate complex concepts into user-friendly documentation
Manage document versions, status tracking, and deadlines using project tracking tools and organized file repositories
Ensure content follows templates, formatting guidelines, and accessibility standards, including Section 508 compliance when applicable
Review documentation requests and prioritize assignments
Communicate with project teams regarding clarifications or corrections
Conduct root cause analysis on documentation issues
Recommend improvements to templates, workflows, and content creation processes
Communicate with project stakeholders to resolve questions and provide updates
Support cross-team collaboration by sharing best practices and assisting with onboarding
Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
5+ years of related experience in technical editing, documentation, or knowledge management
Technical editing and structured authoring
Experience with content management systems
Microsoft Office proficiency
Experience using AI tools
BPA techniques
Public Trust security clearance
No US citizenship requirement
Hybrid Bossier City, Louisiana / Remote Louisiana role
Ability to work 40 scheduled hours per week
Less than 10% travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Competitive pay
Paid time off
AI-powered career tool identifying career steps and learning opportunities
Internal mobility team focused on career goals
Medical plan options, including plans with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
Full flex work weeks where possible
Vacation, sick, personal, holiday, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
Typically 15 days of paid leave per calendar year
10 paid holidays per year
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
Award-winning culture of innovation
Military-friendly workplace