Senior Technical Editor with Security Clearance

Gemini Industries; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gemini Industries Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Editor in McLean, VA to oversee the editorial lifecycle for high-stakes technical documents.

The role demands mastery of grammar, formatting, and publication standards, with leadership responsibilities for editing teams and coordination with SMEs, designers, and legal reviewers. The successful candidate will transform engineering jargon into authoritative documents compliant with agency style guides and Section 508 accessibility requirements,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible professional experience in technical editing, writing, publishing, or related editorial work.
• Supervisory and project management experience supporting complex editorial workflows.
• Expert knowledge of English grammar, substantive editing, copyediting, proofreading, and Federal publishing standards.
• Expert knowledge of the GPO Style Manual and ability to apply Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• Ability to work independently and manage high-stakes documents from initial development through final publication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the editorial process for high-stakes documentation.
• Transform raw data and engineering jargon into authoritative documents that meet requirements.
• Manage the full lifecycle of a document from outline to final publication.
• Mentor and provide quality oversight to junior editors and writers.
• Coordinate with authors, researchers, technical SMEs, designers, project managers, and reviewers.
• Ensure copyright compliance and reference checking.

Skills

Editing expertise

Technical editing

English grammar

Leadership

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Master's degree in English/Journalism/technical field

Tools

GPO Style Manual

Job description

Senior Technical Editor

Location McLean, VA

Clearance Level Clearance not required

Job Code 1260

Gemini Industries Inc. provides technical, management and operations services to support National Security projects. We provide rapid response to the critical needs of our customers and those they serve. We perform analyses and develop operations plans to anticipate and prepare for the future. And we deliver advanced technology to improve our customer’s success in executing its mission. Gemini seeks innovative, results-oriented individuals with the creativity, initiative, and intelligence to overcome any challenge and succeed. Members of the Gemini team thrive in a culture that is anticipatory, agile, and schedule-driven; with a sense of urgency and a drive to succeed.

Our culture involves:

• The best and brightest personnel
• Work at a high operations tempo
• Integrated teams delivering rapid solutions
• An attitude that balances "I can make it better" with "As long as we succeed"

Senior Technical Editor Level: Senior Location: McLean, VA / Washington, DC (onsite and offsite support as authorized by the customer). Clearance: No Clearance Required. However the agency will conduct a National Agency Check and Inquiries (with fingerprinting), which consists of searches of records covering specific areas of a person’s background during the past five (5) years. Those inquiries are sent to current and past employers, schools attended, references, and local law enforcement authorities.

• Education: Master's degree in English, Journalism, or a technical field
• The successful candidate is expected to accomplish the following outcomes in the first year on the position:
• Deliver accurate, high-quality, accessible, and timely products and services that meet FHWA requirements and support positive Government performance feedback.
• Identify and resolve quality, coordination, schedule, or technical issues early enough to prevent customer or mission impact.
• Oversee the entire editorial process for high-stakes technical documentation, ensuring stylistic consistency across large-scale programs and mentoring junior staff.
• Transform 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.
• Conduct substantive editing, verify technical accuracy, and ensure compliance with agency style guides for all documents, reports, and manuals.
• Apply and enforce the GPO Style Manual, Chicago Manual of Style, FHWA guidance, Section 508 accessibility requirements, and copyright/permission requirements.
• Review complex schematics, tables, figures, references, and supporting content for integration, consistency, accuracy, and readability.
• Manage the full lifecycle of a document from outline to final publication including online and web publishing.
• Mentor and provide quality oversight to junior editors and writers and assign editorial work based on schedule and complexity.
• Coordinate with authors, researchers, technical SMEs, designers, project managers, Public Affairs, legal reviewers, and other stakeholders Qualifications:
• 10+ years of progressively responsible professional experience in technical editing, writing, publishing, or related editorial work.
• Supervisory and project management experience supporting complex editorial and publication workflows.
• Expert-level command of English grammar, substantive editing, copyediting, proofreading, and Federal publishing standards.
• Expert knowledge of the GPO Style Manual and ability to apply Section 508 accessibility requirements to online and web products.
• Ability to work independently and manage high-stakes documents from initial development through final publication. The following qualifications are desired:
• Transportation experience, especially highway or surface transportation research.
• Federal technical publishing experience.
• Experience editing large technical reports, manuals, and complex engineering content.

Travel: Continental U.S. (CONUS) travel may be required to attend customer meetings, program reviews, stakeholder engagements, training events, conferences, production activities, or mission-related activities as directed.

• E-Verify Notice of Participation This employer participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information on E-Verify, please visit: www.e-verify.gov
• Highly motivated self-starters
• Resourceful individuals with extraordinary intellectual capability and the ability to rapidly learn and apply new concepts
• Individuals who have a "let me try" attitude and are resilient, present an opinion/position, justify it, and then accept whatever decision is made and charge forward
• Individuals who view criticism as an opportunity to improve ("let me try again")
• Individuals who think and create, enhancing the company with a steady flow of fresh ideas, perspective, and energy. Direct Inquiries and Resumes to our Talent Management Team: Yashira Santiago Andrew Ackley Gabriel Mira Mitchell Jimenez Gemini Industries Inc. Telephone: (813) 286 - 4777 Gemini Industries Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to abiding by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability and any other basis protected by applicable law.