Lead Technical Editor for High-Stakes Technical Docs

Manhattan Strategy Group; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan Strategy Group seeks a Senior Technical Editor to lead the editorial lifecycle for high-stakes technical documentation supporting research initiatives. You will set and enforce style standards, oversee publication quality, and manage a team of editors and writers.

The role emphasizes transforming complex data into authoritative, publication-ready materials while maintaining strict reference, fact-check, and copyright controls.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English, Journalism, or a technical field.
• 10+ years of technical editing experience, including supervisory and project management experience.
• Expert-level knowledge of editorial standards and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the editorial process for technical documentation with stylistic consistency across programs.
• Transform raw data and technical content into publication-ready documents.
• Perform reference, fact, and copyright checks; ensure technical accuracy across reports and manuals.
• Mentor junior editorial staff and provide quality oversight.

Skills

Technical editing

Supervisory experience

Education

Master's degree in English, Journalism, or technical field

Job description

Manhattan Strategy Group seeks a Senior Technical Editor to lead the editorial lifecycle for high-stakes technical documentation supporting research initiatives. You will set and enforce style standards, oversee publication quality, and manage a team of editors and writers.

The role emphasizes transforming complex data into authoritative, publication-ready materials while maintaining strict reference, fact-check, and copyright controls.