Technical Editor II

PCI Productions LLC; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Federal (PCIF) is seeking a skilled Technical Editor in a hybrid role based in McLean, VA, reporting to the Program Manager. You will edit technical brochures, SOPs, research reports and other highly technical documents, ensuring accuracy, reference checks, fact checks and copyright compliance.

You will work closely with engineers and developers to translate complex data into clear, authoritative content, manage the full lifecycle from outline to publication, and uphold the GPO Style Manual

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 experience, especially in highway and surface transportation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Edit technical brochures, standard operating procedures, research reports, technical summaries, and other highly technical documents.
• Ensure adherence to the GPO Style Manual and integrate complex data tables with narrative text.
• Transform raw data and engineering jargon into authoritative, publication-ready documents.
• Manage the full lifecycle of a document from outline to final publication.

Skills

Technical editing

GPO Style Manual

Fact checking

Copyediting

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Technical Writing or related field

Job description

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Remote Status: Hybrid

This position is pending award and will be hybrid, reporting to the Program Manager

Job Description

The technical editor acts as the final gatekeeper for high-stakes deliverables and you will edit technical brochures, standard operating procedures, research reports, technical summaries, and other highly technical documents. You are responsible for transforming raw data and engineering jargon into authoritative documents that meet the stringent requirements of the agency, including reference checking, fact checking, and copyright compliance.

This position requires an expert-level command of the GPO Style Manual and the ability to ensure that complex schematics and data tables are seamlessly integrated with narrative text for both technical review and public transparency. Technical editors work closely with engineers and developers to distill complex technical concepts into clear communications. You are expected to work independently, managing the full lifecycle of a document from outline to final publication.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Technical Writing, English, or a related scientific/technical field.
• Experience: 3-10 years of experience in technical writing or documentation. Transportation experience, especially in highway and surface transportation is preferred.

PCI Federal (PCIF) and its subsidiaries are an equal-opportunity employer. PCIF does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity, Veterans or Disability status.

Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates in accordance with applicable federal law.