Senior Transportation Technical Editor — 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 in McLean, VA to oversee editorial quality for high-stakes engineering documents, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with agency style guidelines.

This role requires a Master’s degree, 10+ years of supervisory experience, and expert command of the GPO Style Manual; occasional support at FHWA HQ in Washington, DC, and USDOT badge are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree mandatory; advanced degree required.
• 10+ years of supervisory and project management experience.
• Expert-level knowledge of the GPO Style Manual and quality control of publications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the editorial process for high-stakes technical documentation.
• Transform data and jargon into publication-ready documents meeting agency requirements.
• Lead substantive editing and ensure compliance with agency style guides for all documents.
• Direct staff and coordinate with the Project Manager to ensure timely, accurate publication of materials.
• Manage the full document lifecycle from outline to online publication.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Project management

Supervisory experience

Editing

Education

Master's Degree in English/Journalism/technical field

Job description

People, Technology & Processes, LLC seeks a Senior Technical Editor in McLean, VA to oversee editorial quality for high-stakes engineering documents, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with agency style guidelines.

This role requires a Master’s degree, 10+ years of supervisory experience, and expert command of the GPO Style Manual; occasional support at FHWA HQ in Washington, DC, and USDOT badge are required.