Senior Technical Editor

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Research, analyze, and create technical documentation including end user guides, process/procedure documentation, training materials, and technical communications .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $73,965 - $95,450 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in creating and managing technical documentation, including user manuals and training materials, while ensuring compliance with accessibility standards. Proficient in utilizing tools like Microsoft Office, Confluence, and SharePoint to enhance documentation quality and efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Documentation PreparationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyConfluence Experience508 Compliance FamiliarityAgile Methodologies Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Technical DocumentationWriting SkillsEditing SkillsSOP DevelopmentProcess DocumentationTraining Material CreationVersion Control ProceduresPower Apps ExperiencePower Automate ExperienceAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsIndependent Work AbilityFeedback Provision

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteConfluenceSharePointDocumentation Repository

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Eligibility

Industry Keywords

HealthcareGovernment ContractingAgileScrumSAFe

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, analyze, and create technical documentation including end user guides, process/procedure documentation, training materials, and technical communications
Research and compile technical data for operations and maintenance manuals, training materials, system design documents, and other technical documentation
Gather technical and background information for project documentation and deliverables
Develop and maintain SOPs, operational procedures, training materials, committee documentation, meeting summaries, case reports, and compliance artifacts
Develop outlines and drafts for review and approval by technical specialists and stakeholders
Translate technical information into clear documentation for technical and non-technical users
Create technical documents, business proposals, memos, reports, user manuals, knowledge base articles, status reports, briefings, presentations, functional descriptions, system specifications, guidelines, and special reports
Organize and maintain documents in a documentation repository
Proofread materials prepared by peers and provide feedback
Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies
May perform supervisory or task lead responsibilities
Identify improvements to enhance program efficiency and quality
Provide guidance to less experienced staff members
Travel required less than 10%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education, professional training, and work experience
5+ years of related experience preparing technical documentation
Excellent writing/editing skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Experience with Confluence
Proficiency with SharePoint and version control procedures
Ability to obtain a Public Trust
Must have lived in the United States for at least three out of the past five years
Must pass a public trust background investigation
Work visa sponsorship will not be provided
Familiarity with remediation of technical documentation for accessibility standards such as 508 compliance
Familiarity with Agile approaches such as Scrum and SAFe
Experience with Power Apps/Power Automate
Experience/background within healthcare and/or government contracting
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
US citizenship is not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Paid vacation and holidays
Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
Paid sick and personal time
Paid parental, military, bereavement and 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
Full flex work weeks where possible