Technical Editor II

People, Technology & Processes; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

People, Technology & Processes is seeking a Technical Editor II to act as the final gatekeeper for high-stakes technical brochures, SOPs, research reports, technical summaries, and other complex documents in McLean, VA, with occasional support at FHWA HQ in Washington, DC. Clearance: Unclassified; USDOT badge and favorable NACI required.

You will transform raw data and engineering jargon into authoritative documents, collaborating with engineers to distill technical concepts and ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical writing, English, or a 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, including reference and copyright checks.
• Ensure complex schematics and data tables integrate with narrative text for technical review and public transparency.
• Work with engineers to distill complex concepts into clear communications.
• Manage the full lifecycle of a document from outline to final publication.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

GPO Style Manual

Data interpretation

Education

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

Job description

Position Title: Technical Editor IILocation: 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 requiredResponsibilities 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.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.