Senior Technical Editor

PCI Productions, LLC; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Federal (PCIF) is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to oversee the entire editorial process for high-stakes technical documentation, transforming raw data and engineering jargon into authoritative publications that meet agency requirements, including reference checking, fact checking, and copyright compliance.

This role requires expert command of the GPO Style Manual, strong substantive editing and mentoring skills, and the ability to manage the full document lifecycle from outline to final

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English, Journalism, or a technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in technical writing with supervisory and project management experience.
• Transportation experience, especially in highway and surface transportation, is preferred.
• Expert-level command of the GPO Style Manual.
• Strong skills in substantive editing, fact checking, reference checking, and copyright compliance.
• Ability to manage the full document lifecycle including online and web publishing.
• Excellent mentoring and leadership skills to guide junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire editorial process for high-stakes technical documentation.
• Transform raw data and engineering jargon into authoritative publications.
• Ensure reference checking, fact checking, and copyright compliance.
• Mentor junior staff and guide the team through the full document lifecycle from outline to publication, including online and web publishing.

Skills

Substantive editing

Fact checking

Reference checking

Copyright compliance

Mentoring

Leadership

Project management

Editorial lifecycle

Education

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

Job description

Job Description- this role is for a proposal and is pending funding/award. The Senior Technical Writer oversees the entire editorial process for high-stakes technical documentation, ensuring stylistic consistency across large-scale programs and mentoring junior staff. You and your team are responsible for transforming raw data and engineering jargon into authoritative documents that meet the stringent requirements of the agency, including reference checking, fact checking, and ensuring copyright compliance.

The technical editors focus on substantive editing, verifying technical accuracy, and ensuring compliance with agency style guides for all documents, reports, and manuals. This position requires an expert-level command of the GPO Style Manual and an eye for detail when ensuring quality control for all publications and documents.

You and your team are expected to work independently, managing the full lifecycle of a document from outline to final publication including online and web publishing.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in English, Journalism, or a technical field.
• Experience: 10+ years of experience in technical writing with supervisory and project management experience.
• Transportation experience, especially in highway and surface transportation, is preferred.
• Expert-level command of the GPO Style Manual.
• Strong skills in substantive editing, fact checking, reference checking, and copyright compliance.
• Ability to manage the full document lifecycle including online and web publishing.
• Excellent mentoring and leadership skills to guide junior staff.

PCI Federal (PCIF) and its subsidiaries are an equal-opportunity employer. PCIF does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity, Veterans or Disability status.

Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates in accordance with applicable federal law.