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Job DescriptionTechnical Editor
Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Technical Editor supporting the New York State Department of Heath Medicaid Management Information System. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Technical Editor you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Technical Editor Senior joining our team to support the eMedNY Systems Development team; you will be trusted to collaborate closely with technical teams to deliver appropriate and complex technical documentation. This position is based at the GDIT’s office at Riverview Center in Menands, NY.
HOW A TECHNICAL EDITOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
Researches, prepares, and edits technical documentsReviews and edits complex material for punctuation, grammar, and contentIdentifies and modifies complex contextual errors, reorganizes content, and edits graphics, tables, and illustrations.Collaborates closely with technical teams to deliver appropriate and highly complex contentWorks with Adobe Pro to change word documents to PDFs and place signatures and check boxes where neededRecommends and provides MS Office Suite and Outlook templates which maximize consistency and team members’ use of timeFlexibility in work schedule to meet team requirementsPerforms other tasks, as requestedWHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, English or a related disciplineRequired Experience: The position requires two+ (2+) years of experience in technical writingRequired Technical Skills:Strong experience with MS Office Suite, Outlook, SharePoint, Web Conferencing tools like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Adobe ProRequired Skills and Abilities:Experience working with industry writing style such as grammar, sentence format, and structureExcellent written, verbal, and presentation skillsStrong organization and time management skills while working in a rapid information technology environmentMust be organized, detail orientated, and able to work independently or as part of a teamAbility to integrate and become a collaborative team memberMust be able to identify and learn new technologies quicklyRemain current on new developments in technical writing, editing and publishing, including technological enhancements that may affect the companyAbility to multitaskLocation: HybridWHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:
Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home401K with company matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerProfessional growth opportunities including paid education and certificationsCutting-edge technology you can learn fromRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays