Senior Technical Editor — Standards & Publications (Hybrid)

Red Carrot; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Healthcare coverage

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Red Carrot is seeking a Senior Technical Editor to oversee the editorial process for high-stakes technical documentation supporting a customer’s research and technology program. The role sets and enforces stylistic and quality standards across a large volume of publications and mentors junior editorial staff.

The position requires a master's degree and 10+ years of technical editing experience, including supervisory roles, with expertise in the GPO Style Manual.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in English, Journalism, or a technical field.
• 10+ years of technical editing experience, including supervisory and project management.
• Expert-level command of the GPO Style Manual and high attention to detail.
• Transportation sector experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain a USDOT PIV credential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire editorial process for technical documentation, ensuring stylistic consistency across programs.
• Transform raw data and technical content into publication-ready documents.
• Perform reference checking, fact-checking, and copyright compliance reviews.
• Edit and verify technical accuracy across reports, manuals, and other products.
• Ensure compliance with the GPO Style Manual, Chicago Manual of Style, and agency-specific guidance.
• Manage document lifecycle from outline to final web and print publication.
• Mentor and provide quality oversight for junior staff.

Education

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

Job description

Red Carrot is seeking a Senior Technical Editor to oversee the editorial process for high-stakes technical documentation supporting a customer’s research and technology program. The role sets and enforces stylistic and quality standards across a large volume of publications and mentors junior editorial staff.

The position requires a master's degree and 10+ years of technical editing experience, including supervisory roles, with expertise in the GPO Style Manual.