Job Description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Technical Documentation

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Documentations, Technical Communication, Technical Documents

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As the Senior Technical Writer/Editor, you will support a technical R&D team encompassing scientific computing, software development, and High-Performance Computing operating at the US EPA’s facility in RTP, NC. You will be trusted on day one to be a contributing member of a high-functioning team to deliver technical communications services and products to support your team, managers, and EPA customers.
Senior Technical Writer/Editor
As the program’s Senior Technical Writer and Editor, you will be trusted to create and manage technical documentation and communication services such as producing end user guides, process/procedure documentation, training materials, and technical communications in multiple formats (e.g., documents, presentations, web sites, video products) to their developer teammates, managers, and Agency customers.
An attention to detail and correct usage of formatting, grammar, and spelling is a must. This position also requires a strong ability to learn quickly and understand technical language and terminology around the products and systems being supported.
The successful candidate must be able to work independently in a team environment and be flexible around evolving needs while managing both schedule and overall commitments to meet project deliverables. The successful candidate must be eager to take on new responsibilities or skills to assure delivery of quality products and ensure agile operations within the team.
For some recurring monthly and annual products, the successful candidate will be the primary driver for assembling, compiling, drafting, and editing the products, along with shepherding those products through review processes; these activities will require managing communications with multiple stakeholders and team members, and knowledge of where each product is in the pipeline. 
Responsibilities:
• Research and gather technical information from various sources, including subject matter experts, reports, meeting notes, and other source material to create technical documentation that meets quality standards and style guidelines.
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders and participate in special projects as required.
• Document meetings and synthesize notes into reports and other documentation.
• Maintain multiple project websites and ensure compliance with accessibility standards
• Create and edit training videos using TechSmith Camtasia.
• Identify and learn new technologies quickly.
• Remain current on new developments in technical writing, editing and publishing, including technological advancements that could provide benefit to teams and customers.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in technical writing.
• Strong writing, editing, verbal, and communication skills.
• Experience with a variety of documentation tools and technologies, such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
Desired Qualifications:
• Experience with Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.
• Familiarity with Content Management Systems and accessibility standards, such as Section 508 compliance.
• Experience working in government contracting.

The likely salary range for this position is $80,750 - $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:

None

T elecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA NC Home Office (NCHOME)

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.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Job Tags

Holiday work, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Worldwide, Home office, Flexible hours,

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