Senior Technical Editor

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Springfield, VA
Salary
$123,250–$166,750 / yr
Posted
21 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $145k
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This role pays less than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $150,874–$195,150 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $145k versus about $173k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1123 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Technical Editor

Senior Technical Editor The Senior Technical Editor joins a multidisciplinary team of engineers and analysts to support enterprise IT and engineering programs. In this role, you will shape technical content by refining proposal materials, ensuring they are clear, accurate, and aligned with specific solicitation criteria. You will translate complex technical data into structured narratives, manage the full lifecycle of solution development, and provide editorial guidance to subject matter experts. Key responsibilities include drafting executive summaries, performing requirements analysis, and maintaining documentation for IT infrastructure projects like data center management and cloud operations. You will utilize skills in bid proposals, deliverables management, and technical writing to produce high-quality reports and briefings. The role focuses on solving complex communication challenges within the intelligence community by transforming intricate engineering concepts into compelling, compliant narratives for government and contractor leadership.

What you'll do

  • Edit and proofread technical proposal content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with solicitation requirements.
  • Translate complex technical data and engineering concepts into clear narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Conduct requirements analysis to develop system specifications, use cases, and high-level architectures for IT infrastructure solutions.
  • Manage the full proposal lifecycle including storyboarding, draft reviews, and final production of proposal volumes.
  • Develop and refine program messaging, executive summaries, and win themes to highlight company value propositions.
  • Maintain and organize proposal content libraries, reference materials, and version control records.
  • Prepare technical briefings and reports for senior government and contractor leadership.
  • Improve internal templates, style guides, and editorial processes to enhance consistency across all documentation.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Journalism, or a related field.
  • Must have 5+ years of experience in technical editing, writing, or proposal support for engineering or IT programs.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and be eligible to obtain a CI Polygraph.
  • Must demonstrate experience editing and developing bids for engineering or IT infrastructure proposals.
  • Must possess the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise language for diverse audiences.
  • Must have familiarity with Enterprise IT Infrastructure concepts and experience supporting IT Service Management (ITSM) contracts.
  • Experience in federal/government proposals, current intelligence customer experience, or ITIL certification are preferred.

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