Technical Editor – SECRET – SHAPE/Mons, Belgium - Military veterans preferred

1. Researches, prepares and edits technical documents for publication, including user’s manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports.

2. Reviews, researches, and edits information for preparation of contract deliverables.

3. Ensures documents meet editorial and customer specifications and adhere to standards for quality, graphics, format, and style.

4. Tracks and manages contract compliance of deliverable documents.

5. Interfaces with customer representatives, management staff, and technical subject matter experts in coordinating/preparing/editing documentation for publication.

6. Supports Project Management, Change Management, Configuration Management, Technical Support, and Technical Training efforts.

7. Participates in the creation of proposals, contract compliance documents, and presentation materials.

8. Participates in the design and development of program briefings, brochures, manuals, and other materials when requested.

9. Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.

10. Participates in special projects as required.

1. Knowledge of the principles and practices involved in technical research, writing and editing.
   
   
2. Knowledge of and ability to uses various word-processing and desktop publishing software applications.
   
   
3. Knowledge of the organization’s products and services, customer requirements, purpose and structure of required documentation, and end user’s level of understanding.
   
   
4. Effective communications skills.
   
   
5. Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining a Secret Clearance.
   
   
6. This position may be required to complete short-term deployments to austere locations worldwide.

The work is typically performed in an office environment, which requires normal safety precautions; work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes or equipment.

The above job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal (essential) functions of this job. #BICES and #CJPOST

For more than 50 years, General Dynamics Information Technology has served as a trusted provider of information technology, systems engineering, training and professional services to customers across federal, state, and local governments, and in the commercial sector. Over 40,000 GDIT professionals deliver enterprise solutions, manage mission-critical IT programs and provide mission support services worldwide. GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

1. Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism or a related discipline.

2. 2-5 years of related experience preparing and editing technical documentation.