Technical Editor/Writer

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

MBI (T2)

Job Family:

Program Delivery and Execution

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Business Writing, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Technical Writing, Writing Documentation

Certifications:

None

Experience:

6 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

The Technical Editor/Writer will provide writing and editorial support for a government agencies program operation, monitoring, compliance, and reporting activities. The Technical Editor/Writer, within the monitoring division, will author and disseminate content related to policy statements, guidance, and memoranda, along with general information pertaining to program related operations.  The Technical Editor/Writer will conduct quality assurance reviews of correspondence, reports, presentations, and other written communications.

Position Duties:

• Drafts new and reviews existing content to include reports, letters, memoranda, presentations, webpages, news items, and additional documents as needed.

• Contributes to the development of monitoring and compliance-oriented reports and deliverables, ensuring that documents conform to agency standards regarding quality, format, and style.

• Remains current on relevant government programs to assess the accuracy of written materials, ensuring that information is up to date and that research sources are appropriately cited.

• Assists with the dissemination of information using a variety of online platforms.

• Ensures digital communication products and activities adhere to all applicable federal agency policies and procedures, including compliance with Section 508 and the Plain Language Act. Reviews and remediates written content to ensure adherence to accessibility standards.

• Recommends appropriate formatting and platform for information dissemination based on target audiences.

• Interfaces with both internal and external stakeholders on the development, refinement, and completion of written materials.  

• Supports the completion of assignments requiring both technical and creative writing efforts.

• Manages multiple writing and review assignments concurrently, ensuring adequate completion within established due dates.  

• Participates in meetings as required and assists with additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires a BA/BS in a related discipline and at least 6 years of writing and editing experience.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Demonstrated working knowledge across Microsoft Office suite and Adobe tools.

• Experience adhering to 508 accessibility and Plain Language requirements.

• Strong technical acumen and research skills.

• Project management skills.

• Experience in print and/or web publishing.

• Experience working with refugee, immigrant, or underserved populations preferred.

Additional Requirements: 

• This position requires an existing MBI T2 Public Trust or the ability to obtain one.  

• Position is 100% remote and may require occasional travel to Washington, DC.

The likely salary range for this position is $81,349 - $95,450. 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:

Remote

Work Location:

USA DC Washington

Additional Work Locations:

Any Location / Remote

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 w