Senior Technical Editor with Security Clearance

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

Position Title: Senior Technical Editor Location: Mc Lean, VA, (occasional support at FHWA HQ, Washington, DC) Clearance required: Unclassified. Requires USDOT badge and favorable National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI, low risk / non-sensitive); E-Verify required

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• 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 meeting stringent agency requirements, including reference checking, fact checking, and copyright compliance.
• Lead substantive editing, verify technical accuracy, and ensure compliance with agency style guides for all documents, reports, and manuals.
• Direct staff and assign tasks alongside the Project Manager to ensure timely, accurate completion of publication-ready materials.
• Manage the full lifecycle of a document from outline to final publication, including online and web publishing.
• Master's (advanced) Degree in English, Journalism, or a technical field. NOTE: an advanced degree is mandatory for this position; experience may not be substituted for the degree.
• 10+ years of experience with supervisory and project management experience.
• Expert-level command of the GPO Style Manual and meticulous attention to detail for quality control of all publications and documents. Desired Qualifications:
• Transportation experience, especially in highway and surface transportation.