Technical Editor Jobs
Technical Editor jobs are open across technology, healthcare, government, and publishing, from entry-level to senior and principal, with specializations in API documentation, scientific and medical writing, and software user guides. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Deliverables Management
Documentations
Technical Communication
Technical Writing
Working Independently
REQ#: RQ231165
Public Trust: NACI (T1)
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to be on the frontlines of health innovation. Deliver for America’s health agency missions and enhance lives for hundreds of millions every day.
Job Description
As a Technical Editor Senior, you will be trusted to research, analyze, and create technical documentation such as end user guides, process/procedure documentation, training materials, and technical communications. An attention to detail and correct usage of formatting, grammar, and spelling is a must. This position also requires a strong ability to learn quickly and understand technical language and terminology around the products and systems being supported. The successful candidate must be able to work independently in a team environment and be flexible around evolving needs while managing both schedule and overall commitments in order to meet project deliverables.
In this role, a typical day will include:
- Researching and compiling technical data for use in various operations and maintenance manuals, training materials, system design documents, and other technical documentation.
- Researching and gathering technical and background information for inclusion in project documentation and deliverables.
- Developing and maintaining SOPs, operational procedures, training materials, committee documentation, meeting summaries, case reports, and compliance artifacts to support audit readiness and program operations.
- Developing outlines and drafts for review and approval by technical specialists and stakeholders ensuring that final documents meet applicable contract requirements and regulations.
- Translating technical information into clear, readable documentation to be used by both technical and non-technical users. Documentation includes: technical documents, business proposals, memos, reports, user manuals, knowledge base articles, status reporting, briefings and presentations, functional descriptions, system specifications, guidelines, special reports, and other project deliverables to meet contract requirements.
- Organizing and maintaining documents in a documentation repository.
- Proofreading and providing feedback on materials prepared by peers.
- Maintaining current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
- May involve some supervisory/task lead responsibilities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, and work experience.
- 5+ years of related experience preparing technical documentation.
- Excellent writing/editing skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience with Confluence.
- Proficiency with SharePoint and version control procedures.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Familiarity with remediation of technical documentation to comply with accessibility standards such as 508 compliance.
- Familiarity with Agile approaches such as Scrum and SAFe are highly desired.
- Experience with Power Apps/Power Automate preferred.
- Experience/background within the healthcare industry and/or government contracting is desirable.
ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS:
- Demonstration of strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Must be a team player who is self-motivated and takes initiative.
- Strong attention to quality and detail.
- Dependable and accountable in delivering high-quality and timely documentation.
- Identifying areas of improvement to enhance program efficiency/quality.
- Providing guidance to less experienced staff members.
- Ability to work independently and productively with limited supervision.
LOCATION: Remote
CLEARANCE: Ability to obtain a Public Trust: candidate must have lived in the United States for at least three (3) out of the past five (5) years and pass a public trust background investigation.
Work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position
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
#GDITFedHealthJobs
Work Requirements
5 + years of related experience
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Less than 10%
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $73,965 - $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.
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 technology solutions 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 mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Deliverables Management
Documentations
Technical Communication
Technical Writing
Working Independently
REQ#: RQ231165
Public Trust: NACI (T1)
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to be on the frontlines of health innovation. Deliver for America’s health agency missions and enhance lives for hundreds of millions every day.
Job Description
As a Technical Editor Senior, you will be trusted to research, analyze, and create technical documentation such as end user guides, process/procedure documentation, training materials, and technical communications. An attention to detail and correct usage of formatting, grammar, and spelling is a must. This position also requires a strong ability to learn quickly and understand technical language and terminology around the products and systems being supported. The successful candidate must be able to work independently in a team environment and be flexible around evolving needs while managing both schedule and overall commitments in order to meet project deliverables.
In this role, a typical day will include:
- Researching and compiling technical data for use in various operations and maintenance manuals, training materials, system design documents, and other technical documentation.
- Researching and gathering technical and background information for inclusion in project documentation and deliverables.
- Developing and maintaining SOPs, operational procedures, training materials, committee documentation, meeting summaries, case reports, and compliance artifacts to support audit readiness and program operations.
- Developing outlines and drafts for review and approval by technical specialists and stakeholders ensuring that final documents meet applicable contract requirements and regulations.
- Translating technical information into clear, readable documentation to be used by both technical and non-technical users. Documentation includes: technical documents, business proposals, memos, reports, user manuals, knowledge base articles, status reporting, briefings and presentations, functional descriptions, system specifications, guidelines, special reports, and other project deliverables to meet contract requirements.
- Organizing and maintaining documents in a documentation repository.
- Proofreading and providing feedback on materials prepared by peers.
- Maintaining current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
- May involve some supervisory/task lead responsibilities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, and work experience.
- 5+ years of related experience preparing technical documentation.
- Excellent writing/editing skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience with Confluence.
- Proficiency with SharePoint and version control procedures.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Familiarity with remediation of technical documentation to comply with accessibility standards such as 508 compliance.
- Familiarity with Agile approaches such as Scrum and SAFe are highly desired.
- Experience with Power Apps/Power Automate preferred.
- Experience/background within the healthcare industry and/or government contracting is desirable.
ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS:
- Demonstration of strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Must be a team player who is self-motivated and takes initiative.
- Strong attention to quality and detail.
- Dependable and accountable in delivering high-quality and timely documentation.
- Identifying areas of improvement to enhance program efficiency/quality.
- Providing guidance to less experienced staff members.
- Ability to work independently and productively with limited supervision.
LOCATION: Remote
CLEARANCE: Ability to obtain a Public Trust: candidate must have lived in the United States for at least three (3) out of the past five (5) years and pass a public trust background investigation.
Work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position
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
#GDITFedHealthJobs
Work Requirements
5 + years of related experience
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Less than 10%
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $73,965 - $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.
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 technology solutions 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 mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical editor jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in English, communications, technical writing, or a related field
- Proficiency with structured authoring tools such as MadCap Flare, Oxygen XML, or FrameMaker
- Experience editing technical documentation including API references, user guides, or specifications
- Familiarity with a recognized style guide such as Microsoft Writing Style Guide or Chicago Manual of Style
- Ability to manage multiple review cycles and meet deadlines in an Agile or iterative publishing workflow
- Experience with content management systems or docs-as-code workflows using Git or similar version control
Tips for Your Technical Editor Job Search
Tailor your resume to documentation tools
List the specific tools you've used: MadCap Flare, Oxygen XML, Confluence, or Adobe FrameMaker. Recruiters screening technical editor resumes scan for tool names first, so burying them in a summary paragraph instead of a skills section costs you interviews.
Build a portfolio with diverse sample types
Include at least one API reference doc, one procedural guide, and one edited version showing tracked changes alongside the original. Hiring managers want to see your editorial judgment, not just polished final output that could have been written by anyone.
Filter openings by documentation methodology
Job postings that mention DITA, docs-as-code, or structured authoring signal a very different workflow than those asking for Word-based editing. Applying only to roles that match your methodology saves time and puts you in front of teams where you'll ramp up faster.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists technical editor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a style guide critique for interviews
Many technical editor interviews include a live editing exercise or ask you to critique a document. Practice marking up a publicly available style guide or product manual in advance so you can articulate specific choices around voice, terminology consistency, and information architecture under pressure.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Technical editor roles vary widely in whether you own the style guide, manage SME relationships, or do purely copy-level editing. Clarify the scope in writing before you accept so your day-to-day matches what was described in the interview.
Technical Editor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most technical editors?
The companies hiring the most technical editors right now include Northrop Grumman, Amentum, and Booz Allen Hamilton, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, California, and District of Columbia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially consistent at software companies, federal contractors, and healthcare technology firms.
How many technical editor jobs are remote?
About 65% of technical editor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it one of the more location-flexible roles in the writing field. API documentation and software user guide positions are the most likely to be fully remote, while roles tied to regulated industries like medical devices or aerospace more often require on-site or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a technical editor?
Start by building a portfolio of edited technical documents, including at least one before-and-after sample that shows your changes and the reasoning behind them. Learn one or two industry-standard authoring tools and familiarize yourself with a major style guide. Entry-level roles in technical writing often serve as the fastest path in, since hands-on documentation experience carries more weight with hiring managers than a generalist editing background alone.
Can you get a technical editor job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level technical editor roles exist, but you'll need a portfolio to substitute for work history. Volunteer to edit open-source documentation projects, contribute to a nonprofit's instructional content, or edit a colleague's technical report and document your process. Demonstrating that you can apply a style guide consistently and communicate editorial decisions clearly matters more than years on a resume at the junior level.
What does the technical editor interview process look like?
Most technical editor interviews include a take-home or live editing exercise using a real or sample document, followed by a discussion of the changes you made and why. Expect questions about how you handle disagreements with subject-matter experts, how you maintain consistency across a large documentation set, and which style guides or tools you've worked with. Final rounds often involve a conversation with the documentation lead or an engineering stakeholder.
Where can I find and apply to technical editor jobs?
You can find and apply to technical editor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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