Technical Editor Associate

Type of Requisition: Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Program Delivery and Execution Job Qualifications: Skills: Copy Editing, English Grammar, Microsoft Word, Written Communication Certifications: None Experience: 1 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: No Job Description: TECHNICAL EDITOR ASSOCIATE GDIT is seeking a detail-oriented technical editor associate to perform first-line copyediting on complex scientific documents generated through the peer review of Department of War-funded grant applications. This role requires strong command of grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and consistency, along with the judgment to make careful, minimal edits without altering scientific meaning or reviewer intent. The ideal candidate will be precise, reliable, and comfortable working within a structured, rule-based editorial process using Microsoft Word, Track Changes, and detailed internal style guides. Essential Functions • Perform full-read copyediting of scientific peer review documents for grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and consistency. • Apply AMA-based style guidance and program-specific editorial instructions accurately and consistently. • Use sound editorial judgment to make minimal, rule-based edits while preserving reviewer voice, scientific meaning, and intended meaning. • Recognize when an issue falls outside editorial scope and flag or query it appropriately rather than rewriting beyond purview. • Verify limited factual elements against source materials when instructed, following established editorial guidance. • Use Microsoft Word Track Changes and comment bubbles to edit transparently and communicate issues clearly to downstream teams. • Work within a structured, high-volume workflow that requires sustained focus, careful attention to detail, and consistent follow-through. • Receive and apply editorial feedback across assignments to strengthen consistency and adherence to team standards. • Communicate professionally and collaborate effectively within a fully remote editorial team supporting federally funded biomedical research programs. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, a science-related field, or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. • At least 1 year of relevant editing experience, or an appropriate combination of editing experience and education. • Strong copyediting skills in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and consistency. • Familiarity with the AMA Manual of Style. • Demonstrated ability to follow detailed style guidance and program-specific instructions with accuracy. • Proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Word and Outlook and strong capability in SharePoint. • Experience using Track Changes and comment-based workflows in Word. • Strong written communication skills, including the ability to write clear and concise editorial queries and comments. • Ability to maintain concentration and accuracy across full document reads of dense or repetitive material. • Ability to manage time reliably and work within target levels of effort without sacrificing editorial quality. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in scientific, medical, technical, or grant-related editing. • Experience editing high-stakes or sensitive documents where meaning must be preserved exactly. • Experience working in structured editorial workflows, quality review environments, or regulated documentation settings. • Experience performing limited verification against source documents. • Experience working independently in a remote environment with limited day-to-day supervision. • Demonstrated ability to learn and apply multiple rule sets quickly. Position Details Casual workforce: part-time, on-call (PTOC) position. Fully remote, flexible hours, with occasional higher-volume periods based on project schedules. Editors must be able to provide a minimum of 18 hours of editing time per week during peak production periods. Depending on workload and assignment availability, editors may work up to 40 hours per week but may not exceed 40 hours in a workweek. Availability for training and onboarding during the initial ramp-up period is required. GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. ● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities ● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals ● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off ● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home ● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results. The likely hourly rate for this position is between $26.44 - $35.78. 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. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 8 Travel Required: Less than 10% T elecommuting Options: Remote Work Location: Any Location / Remote Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. 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. 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. 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