Senior Technical Editor

General Dynamics

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Bossier City, LA
Salary
$83,927–$113,549 / yr
Posted
13 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $99k
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This role pays less than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $149,262–$205,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $99k versus about $177k 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.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 984 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Technical Editor

As a Technical Editor Senior, you will join the program delivery and execution team to produce clear, accurate, and well-structured technical documentation including plans, procedures, reports, and customer deliverables. You will collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts to translate complex concepts into user-friendly content while ensuring consistency, grammar, and logical flow across all materials. Your daily responsibilities include managing document versions, tracking project deadlines in tracking tools, and maintaining organized file repositories. You will ensure all content meets specific formatting guidelines and Section 508 accessibility standards. To succeed, you must possess expertise in technical editing, structured authoring, content management systems, Microsoft Office, AI tools, and BPA techniques. This role focuses on resolving documentation issues through root cause analysis and improving internal workflows to support high-quality delivery for complex mission initiatives.

What you'll do

  • Produce clear, accurate, and well-structured technical documentation including plans, procedures, reports, and customer deliverables.
  • Edit content for grammar, clarity, organization, and logical flow while improving tables, graphics, and diagrams.
  • Translate complex concepts from subject matter experts into user-friendly documentation.
  • Manage document versions, status tracking, and deadlines using project tracking tools and organized repositories.
  • Ensure all content complies with required templates, formatting guidelines, and Section 508 accessibility standards.
  • Review incoming documentation requests, prioritize assignments, and communicate requirements to project teams.
  • Conduct root cause analysis on documentation issues to improve templates, workflows, and creation processes.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
  • 5+ years of related experience in technical editing, documentation, or knowledge management.
  • Proficiency in technical editing and structured authoring.
  • Experience with content management systems and Microsoft Office.
  • Familiarity with AI tools and BPA techniques.
  • Ability to ensure Section 508 compliance for accessibility standards.
  • Public Trust security clearance level.

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