Senior Technical Editor — Government Publications Lead

People, Technology & Processes, LLC; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

People, Technology & Processes, LLC seeks a Senior Technical Editor to oversee editorial operations for high-stakes technical documentation at McLean, VA, with occasional support in Washington, DC. A USDOT badge and favorable NACI are required; E-Verify is also in place.

Responsibilities include transforming data into publication-ready materials, mentoring staff, and ensuring strict adherence to the GPO Style Manual and agency standards throughout the lifecycle of documents.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s degree in English, Journalism or a technical field.
• Over 10 years of supervisory and project management experience.
• Strong command of editorial standards and style guides.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire editorial process for high-stakes technical documentation.
• Transform raw data and engineering jargon into authoritative documents that meet agency requirements.
• Lead substantive editing and ensure compliance with style guides for all publications.
• Direct staff and coordinate with the Project Manager to ensure timely publication.
• Manage the full lifecycle of documents from outline to final publication, including online publishing.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Technical editing

Project management

Mentoring

Education

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

Tools

GPO Style Manual

Job description

People, Technology & Processes, LLC seeks a Senior Technical Editor to oversee editorial operations for high-stakes technical documentation at McLean, VA, with occasional support in Washington, DC. A USDOT badge and favorable NACI are required; E-Verify is also in place.

Responsibilities include transforming data into publication-ready materials, mentoring staff, and ensuring strict adherence to the GPO Style Manual and agency standards throughout the lifecycle of documents.