Type of Requisition:
RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:
SecretClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCIPublic Trust/Other Required:
NoneJob Family:
Program Delivery and ExecutionJob Qualifications:
Skills:
Collaboration, Technical Knowledge, Technical WritingCertifications:
NoneExperience:
10 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:
YesJob Description:
Position Summary:
The Technical Editor Senior Principal is responsible for reviewing, revising, and ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and consistency of technical documents, manuals, and reports. This role collaborates with subject matter experts to translate highly complex information into user‑friendly, professionally crafted content while adhering to organizational and industry standards. The Senior Principal Editor provides expert-level editorial guidance, oversees content quality, may lead team activities, and works independently under limited supervision to produce high‑impact documentation. This position will report to the Technical Delivery Manager’s Team.
Primary Responsibilities:
Develop, review, edit, and revise highly complex technical materials for grammar, punctuation, formatting, structure, and content accuracy.
Identify and correct contextual, organizational, and technical errors; reorganize content for clarity and logical flow.
Edit and validate supporting materials, including tables, graphics, charts, and illustrations.
Provide advanced editorial advice to support content development, idea refinement, and articulation of complex concepts.
Collaborate with technical teams and subject‑matter experts to ensure accuracy and completeness of highly technical content.
Ensure all documentation aligns with organizational standards, industry guidelines, and customer requirements.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
10+ years of experience in technical editing, writing, or documentation development.
Demonstrated expertise editing highly complex technical documents across multiple disciplines.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision while managing multiple priorities.
Mastery of grammar, writing mechanics, and editorial standards.
Strong collaboration skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible content.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Project).
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Understanding of company policies, processes, and procedures.
Secret Security Clearance
Desired Qualifications:
Professional editorial or writing certifications (such as CEW or CPTC).
Experience leading documentation teams or editorial task efforts.
Experience working with government or multi-agency customers.
Familiarity with technical domains such as engineering, IT, cyber, or scientific documentation.
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
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
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Travel Required:
10-25%Telecommuting Options:
RemoteWork Location:
Any Location / RemoteAdditional 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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. 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.
Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work:
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 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 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.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events atEqual Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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