Senior Technical Editor

Guidehouse; Washington; On-site; USD 130,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Holidays & Time Off

Discretionary Bonus

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a Senior Technical Editor to lead editorial processes for federal client publications, ensuring technical accuracy, accessibility, and publication readiness across a broad portfolio of research and transportation materials. The role directs editorial staff and manages document workflows from concept to final print and digital publication.

The candidate will translate complex technical content for diverse audiences, maintain style compliance with GPO/Chicago, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technical editing, publishing, or editorial roles.
• Must be US citizen with ability to obtain public trust.
• Experience overseeing editorial staff and mentoring junior editors/writers.
• Knowledge of federal publishing requirements and Section 508 standards.
• Experience managing publication workflows and full lifecycle of technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead editorial review, QA, and publication management for technical reports and publications.
• Oversee editorial process for high-visibility materials across multiple platforms.
• Supervise and mentor editors and publication staff.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Supervisory & PM

Mentoring

Editorial QA

GPO/Chicago style

Education

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

Tools

GPO Style Manual

Job description

Job Family:

Communications

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Technical Editor to support a federal client research communications, publications, and outreach programs. The Senior Technical Editor will oversee the editorial process for complex technical publications and communications products, ensuring technical accuracy, stylistic consistency, accessibility compliance, and publication readiness across a broad portfolio of research, engineering, and transportation-related materials. The role serves as an editorial and publications lead, directing editorial staff, managing document workflows, and supporting the full lifecycle of publications from concept development through final print and digital publication. Responsibilities may include the following:

• Lead editorial review, quality assurance, and publication management activities for technical reports, research publications, newsletters, magazines, websites, and other communications products.
• Oversee the entire editorial process for high-visibility technical publications and ensure consistency across large-scale communications programs.
• Supervise and mentor editors, writers, and publication support staff while providing editorial leadership and guidance.
• Perform substantive editing, copyediting, proofreading, rewriting, formatting, and fact-checking of complex technical content.
• Verify technical accuracy, references, citations, copyrights, trademarks, permissions, and publication requirements.
• Translate complex research findings, technical information, and engineering content into clear, authoritative publications for diverse audiences.
• Ensure compliance with the Government Publishing Office (GPO) Style Manual, Chicago Manual of Style, Section 508 accessibility standards, and agency-specific editorial guidance.
• Manage publication intake, schedules, workflows, reviews, approvals, version control, and dissemination activities.
• Coordinate with researchers, engineers, technical subject matter experts, legal reviewers, public affairs staff, and agency stakeholders throughout the publication process.
• Direct quality control reviews and ensure all deliverables meet agency standards prior to publication.
• Support publishing activities across print, digital, and web-based platforms, from document development through final publication and distribution.
• Work independently while managing multiple publications and priorities in a fast-paced federal environment.

What You Will Need:

• Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD Public Trust; Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred
• Must be US Citizen.
• Master’s degree in English, Journalism, or a technical field.
• 10+ years of technical editing, publishing, communications, or editorial experience.
• Supervisory and project management experience.
• Experience overseeing editorial staff and mentoring junior editors and writers.
• Expert knowledge of the Government Publishing Office (GPO) Style Manual.
• Knowledge of federal publishing requirements.
• Experience managing publication workflows and the full lifecycle of technical documents from development through final publication.
• Experience with substantive editing, copyediting, proofreading, rewriting, and fact-checking.
• Experience verifying citations, references, technical accuracy, and copyright compliance.
• Experience supporting Section 508-compliant publications and digital content.
• Strong quality assurance, document management, and version-control skills.
• Experience coordinating reviews and approvals among multiple stakeholders.
• Must work from client site in Washington, DC and Guidehouse office in Arlington, VA/Tysons Corner, VA.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Advanced knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style
• Experience supporting FHWA, USDOT, or other federal research and communications programs
• Transportation, highway, engineering, infrastructure, or scientific communications experience
• Experience supporting large-scale research communications and publications programs
• Experience with digital publishing, web publishing, and electronic dissemination platforms
• Familiarity with transportation research, highway operations, safety, or surface transportation programs

The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$216,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.