TECHNICAL EDITOR/GRAPHIC DESIGNER WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE
General Dynamics Information Technology
Washington DC 20001 US
REQ#: RQ184993 Public Trust: NACI (T1) Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact Own your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by providing services that help the government ensure the well being of U.S. citizens. Job Description The Technical Editor/Graphic Designer supports a federal agency's internal and external communication workflows and the production and posting of federal reports, fact sheets, and other documents. This role is crucial for ensuring accuracy, clarity and visual appeal for materials and web content. The Technical Editor/Graphic Designer ensures adherence with Section 508 accessibility standards and provides design, layout, and branding to agency publications. Duties include: * Reviewing and proofreading content for grammar, punctuation, and style, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and clarity.
* Ensuring terms and concepts are accurately presented and easily understood by different target audiences.
* Maintaining high-level of attention to detail to ensure error-free publications.
* Editing, formatting, and performing quality-checks on agency reports and documents, based upon agency branding and Section 508 accessibility guidelines.
* Designing and producing high-quality graphics, illustrations, and layouts to create interactive and multimedia content for the web and social media.
* Advising leadership on technical challenges, publication and accessibility issues, and best practices.
* Educating and training staff on design, layout, branding, and accessibility.
* Using Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office to design and format agency reports, newsletters, presentations, flyers, and other published materials, including templates.
* Developing infographics, banners, logos, and other custom graphics as needed.
* Researching images for use in publications and on the agency website.
* Preparing and checking files submitted by staff for web publishing.
* Posting cleared materials to the agency website, using Drupal, and providing technical support to the Web Content Manager.
* Participating in special projects as assigned. This position is fully remote and requires a Public Trust clearance (or the ability to obtain one). Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field
* Requires 6 years of relevant experience
* Extensive experience with graphic design and desktop publishing
* Proficient with Adobe Creative suite applications, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
* Experience with web content management software, such as Drupal and utilizing SEO best practices
* Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and web-based platforms such as SharePoint or Teams
* Expertise in Section 508 remediation and in using tools to ensure compliance
* Excellent written and verbal communications skills
* Highly productive with minimal direct supervision GDIT IS YOUR PLACE: * Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
* 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 Work Requirements .cls-1{fill:none;stroke:#5b6670;stroke-miterlimit:10;stroke-width:2px} Years of Experience 6 + years of related experience * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree .cls-2{fill:none;stroke:#5b6670;stroke-miterlimit:10;stroke-width:2px} Certification Travel Required None Salary and Benefit Information The likely salary range for this position is $76,690 - $100,625. 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. View information about benefits and our total rewards program. About Our Work We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
* Ensuring terms and concepts are accurately presented and easily understood by different target audiences.
* Maintaining high-level of attention to detail to ensure error-free publications.
* Editing, formatting, and performing quality-checks on agency reports and documents, based upon agency branding and Section 508 accessibility guidelines.
* Designing and producing high-quality graphics, illustrations, and layouts to create interactive and multimedia content for the web and social media.
* Advising leadership on technical challenges, publication and accessibility issues, and best practices.
* Educating and training staff on design, layout, branding, and accessibility.
* Using Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office to design and format agency reports, newsletters, presentations, flyers, and other published materials, including templates.
* Developing infographics, banners, logos, and other custom graphics as needed.
* Researching images for use in publications and on the agency website.
* Preparing and checking files submitted by staff for web publishing.
* Posting cleared materials to the agency website, using Drupal, and providing technical support to the Web Content Manager.
* Participating in special projects as assigned. This position is fully remote and requires a Public Trust clearance (or the ability to obtain one). Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field
* Requires 6 years of relevant experience
* Extensive experience with graphic design and desktop publishing
* Proficient with Adobe Creative suite applications, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
* Experience with web content management software, such as Drupal and utilizing SEO best practices
* Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and web-based platforms such as SharePoint or Teams
* Expertise in Section 508 remediation and in using tools to ensure compliance
* Excellent written and verbal communications skills
* Highly productive with minimal direct supervision GDIT IS YOUR PLACE: * Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
* 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 Work Requirements .cls-1{fill:none;stroke:#5b6670;stroke-miterlimit:10;stroke-width:2px} Years of Experience 6 + years of related experience * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree .cls-2{fill:none;stroke:#5b6670;stroke-miterlimit:10;stroke-width:2px} Certification Travel Required None Salary and Benefit Information The likely salary range for this position is $76,690 - $100,625. 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. View information about benefits and our total rewards program. About Our Work We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.