Technical Editor II

People Technology And Processes; McLean, Washington (VA, District of Columbia); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

People Technology And Processes in McLean, VA is seeking a Technical Editor II to act as the final gatekeeper for high-stakes deliverables, editing technical brochures, SOPs, and reports. You will transform raw data and engineering jargon into authoritative documents that meet stringent agency requirements and ensure accurate reference and copyright compliance.

Collaborating with engineers and developers, you will distill complex technical concepts into clear communications and manage the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical writing or related field.
• 3-10 years of experience in technical writing or documentation.
• Expert-level command of the GPO Style Manual.

Responsibilities

• Act as the final gatekeeper for high-stakes deliverables, editing technical brochures, SOPs, reports, and summaries.
• Transform raw data and engineering jargon into authoritative documents meeting agency requirements.
• Ensure schematics and data tables integrate with narrative text for technical review and transparency.
• Work with engineers and developers to distill complex concepts into clear communications.
• Manage the full lifecycle of a document from outline to final publication.

Skills

Editing

Technical writing

Quality review

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Technical Writing

Tools

GPO Style Manual

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Mc Lean, VA 22101, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $39.69 - $34.69 Hourly, Position Title: Technical Editor II

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):

• Act as the final gatekeeper for high-stakes deliverables, editing technical brochures, standard operating procedures, research reports, technical summaries, and other highly technical documents.
• Transform raw data and engineering jargon into authoritative documents meeting stringent agency requirements, including reference checking, fact checking, and copyright compliance.
• Ensure complex schematics and data tables integrate seamlessly with narrative text for technical review and public transparency.
• Work closely with engineers and developers to distill complex technical concepts into clear communications.
• Work independently, managing the full lifecycle of a document from outline to final publication.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Technical Writing, English, or a related scientific/technical field.
• 3-10 years of experience in technical writing or documentation.
• Expert-level command of the GPO Style Manual.

Desired Qualifications:

• Transportation experience, especially in highway and surface transportation.