Senior Technical Editor: Federal Publications Leader

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Technical Editor to support federal client research communications, publications, and outreach programs. The role leads editorial processes for complex technical materials, directing staff and ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and publication readiness.

You will manage publication lifecycles, review quality, and ensure compliance with GPO, Chicago, and Section 508 standards, while coordinating with scientists, legal reviewers, and public affairs staff in a

Qualifications

• Requires Master's in English, Journalism, or technical field.
• 10+ years in technical editing, publishing, or editorial roles.
• Experience supervising editors and writers; strong publication lifecycle knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead editorial review and publication management for technical reports and publications.
• Oversee editorial process across print, digital, and web platforms.
• Coordinate with researchers, engineers, and stakeholders throughout publication.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Project management

Substantive editing

Copyediting

Proofreading

Fact-checking

Technical accuracy

GPO/Chicago style familiarity

Section 508 accessibility

Publication workflows

Education

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

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Technical Editor to support federal client research communications, publications, and outreach programs. The role leads editorial processes for complex technical materials, directing staff and ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and publication readiness.

You will manage publication lifecycles, review quality, and ensure compliance with GPO, Chicago, and Section 508 standards, while coordinating with scientists, legal reviewers, and public affairs staff in a