Jr/Sr Technical Editor and Writer - 02/2025 Start Job at Davis Strategic Innovat

Job Description: Technical Editor and Writer

The Global Command and Control System – Joint (GCCS-J) is the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Joint Command and Control (C2) system of record. It supports commanders and warfighters by providing a fused battlespace picture, enabling effective joint and multinational operations. GCCS-J focuses on meeting emerging operational needs through sustainment, synchronization, and modernization of operational baselines (Global, JOPES) and core product areas: Situational Awareness, Infrastructure, and Intelligence. The program emphasizes agility to implement new requirements, enhance functionality, increase efficiency, and reduce operating costs.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will:

• Write, rewrite, and edit technical documents, including user manuals, system administrator guides, server and software installation documents, and programming manuals, ensuring instructions are clear and accessible for diverse audiences.
• Acquire knowledge of procedures, terminology, and subject matter by engaging with software developers, systems engineers, subject matter experts (SMEs), and product owners, as well as through hands-on product use and demonstrations.
• Capture and edit images and videos for documentation purposes.
• Convert existing Microsoft Word documents to reStructuredText (RST) format.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Technical Editor and Writer will work independently with general supervision from the Documentation Team Lead. Projects will be reviewed for accuracy, adherence to established templates, and clarity.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Communication, Communications, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with image capturing and editing software.
• Willingness to learn new documentation techniques.
• Ability to independently gather information and document changes.
• Strong ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
• US citizenship with an active Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with the Department of Defense (DoD).
• Familiarity with GCCS-J.
• Experience with reStructuredText (RST), Markdown, HTML, and/or wiki markup.
• Knowledge of Sphinx Documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Top Secret/SCI clearance (preferred).

THIS POSITION IS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN WORK IN FEBRUARY 2025