Technical Editor II – Federal Publications (Hybrid)

Aptive; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401K

PTO

Job summary

Aptive seeks a Technical Editor II to support federal research and transportation communications programs, delivering publication-ready documents that meet agency standards. The role requires transforming complex technical data into clear, accessible content and managing the full lifecycle of documents from outline to publication.

The position is hybrid, onsite about two days weekly, primarily at Turner‑Fairbank HFRC in McLean, VA, with security requirements and potential work at FHWA HQ in DC.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in technical writing or documentation.
• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, or related field.
• Expert-level command of the GPO Style Manual.
• Experience ensuring Section 508 accessibility compliance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Edit technical brochures, SOPs, research reports, and other FHWA documents.
• Transform data and jargon into publication-ready documents.
• Ensure consistency with GPO and Chicago style guides.
• Integrate schematics and data tables with narrative text.
• Manage full document lifecycle from outline to publication.
• Perform copyediting, proofreading, and formatting for print and online.
• Ensure compliance with 508 accessibility requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers to simplify complex concepts.

Skills

Technical editing

GPO Style Manual

Section 508 accessibility

Publish standards

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing

Tools

Chicago Manual of Style

Accessibility guidelines

Job description

Aptive seeks a Technical Editor II to support federal research and transportation communications programs, delivering publication-ready documents that meet agency standards. The role requires transforming complex technical data into clear, accessible content and managing the full lifecycle of documents from outline to publication.

The position is hybrid, onsite about two days weekly, primarily at Turner‑Fairbank HFRC in McLean, VA, with security requirements and potential work at FHWA HQ in DC.