Technical Editor II

Red Carrot, Inc.; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Carrot, Inc. seeks a Technical Editor II to serve as final reviewer for technical brochures, research reports, technical summaries, and other highly technical deliverables supporting the customer's research and technology program.

The role emphasizes transforming data and engineering content into publication-ready documents, conducting reference checking, fact-checking, and copyright review, and collaborating with engineers to distill complex concepts into clear communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, or a related scientific/technical field.
• 3–10 years of experience in technical writing or documentation.
• Transportation sector experience, especially highway and surface transportation, preferred.
• Ability to obtain a USDOT Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential.

Responsibilities

• Edit technical brochures, standard operating procedures, research reports, and technical summaries.
• Transform raw data and technical/engineering content into authoritative, publication-ready documents.
• Perform reference checking, fact-checking, and copyright compliance review.
• Integrate complex schematics and data tables seamlessly with narrative text.
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers to distill technical concepts into clear communications.
• Ensure compliance with the GPO Style Manual and agency style guidance.
• Independently manage the full lifecycle of a document from outline to final publication.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Fact-checking

Data interpretation

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, or related field

Job description

Technical Editor II

Level: Journeyman | Work Location: Hybrid – McLean, VA

This position is contingent upon contract award.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Red Carrot is seeking a Technical Editor II to serve as a final reviewer for technical brochures, research reports, technical summaries, and other highly technical deliverables supporting the customer's research and technology program.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Edit technical brochures, standard operating procedures, research reports, and technical summaries
• Transform raw data and technical/engineering content into authoritative, publication-ready documents
• Perform reference checking, fact-checking, and copyright compliance review
• Integrate complex schematics and data tables seamlessly with narrative text
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers to distill technical concepts into clear communications
• Ensure compliance with the GPO Style Manual and agency style guidance
• Independently manage the full lifecycle of a document from outline to final publication

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, or a related scientific/technical field
• 3-10 years of experience in technical writing or documentation
• Transportation sector experience, especially highway and surface transportation, preferred
• Ability to obtain a USDOT Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential

Benefits at Red Carrot:

• Training and Development – Tuition reimbursement and professional trainings for eligible employees.
• Healthcare – Top-tier medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) Plan – 401(k)-retirement and Roth plan with company matching and no vesting period.
• Profit Sharing – Discretionary profit-sharing plan to all eligible employees after one year of employment.
• Paid Time Off – Provides flexible work hours, paid time off, and 11 federal holidays.

About Us:

Red Carrot is an award-winning, woman-owned small business built for the complexity of federal government work. We partner with clients to advance their goals — powered by a team fueled by passion, backed by intelligence, and grounded in expertise.

From day one, we've applied industrial engineering principles and data analytics to solve complex problems with precision. Our approach is research-centric, data-informed, and audience-oriented — and it's how we deliver work that actually moves the needle.

We exist to strengthen the organizations and communities we serve through trusted, purposeful communication. That's not a tagline — it's the standard we hold ourselves to on every engagement.

Headquartered in Miami, Florida, with a strong and growing presence in Washington, D.C., our team works with clients across the country. Distance doesn't dilute our service. We build capacity where our clients need it, delivering Strategic Communications, Customer Experience, Management Consulting, and Human Capital Solutions that fit their mission — and their moment.

We're the partner organizations turn to when communication challenges are real, the stakes are high, and the work has to matter.