Technical Writer-Editor II

PCI Productions LLC; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Federal is seeking a Technical Writer-Editor II to translate engineering jargon into clear, accessible content for diverse audiences. You will manage the full document lifecycle—from outline and interviews to final production—ensuring accuracy, style, and federal compliance.

Responsibilities include developing content for magazines, newsletters, manuals, and research docs; substantive editing; rigorous fact-checking; and ensuring 508 accessibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical writing, English, communications, journalism, or related technical field.
• 5–10 years of professional experience in technical writing, editing, and publishing.
• Expertise with major style guides (GPO and Chicago).
• Ensures Section 508 compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and write original content for magazines, newsletters, manuals, and research documents.
• Provide substantive editing and quality assurance across production stages for print and electronic formats.
• Verify technical accuracy through interviews, data checks, and conference attendance.

Skills

Editorial

Technical writing

Fact-checking

Content development

Quality assurance

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical writing or related field

Advanced editorial training preferred

Job description

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Remote Status: Hybrid

Position Summary

The Technical Writer-Editor II is responsible for the research, generation, and comprehensive editorial refinement of a wide range of materials, including magazine features, technical reports, and system documentation. This role serves as a critical bridge between technical experts and diverse audiences, transforming raw data, engineering jargon, and complex research into clear, authoritative, and accessible content. The Writer-Editor manages the full document lifecycle—from initial outline and subject matter interviews to final production—ensuring all materials meet the highest standards of accuracy, stylistic quality, and Federal compliance.

Job Description

• Content Development & Technical Writing: Research and write original content for magazines, newsletters, user manuals, and research documents. Collaborate closely with engineers, developers, and technical staff to distill complex concepts into concise narratives, feature articles, and guest editorials.
• Substantive Editing & Quality Assurance: Provide comprehensive editorial support across all production stages for both print and electronic formats. This includes substantive editing, rephrasing, and rewriting to improve logical flow, coherency, and organizational structure while correcting errors in grammar, spelling, and format.
• Technical Accuracy & Fact-Checking: Verify technical accuracy by drawing information from existing materials, conducting interviews, and attending conferences. Perform rigorous fact-checking, reference checking, and data verification to ensure all schematics and tables are seamlessly integrated with the text.
• Compliance & Style Management: Ensure all content adheres to the GPO Style Manual and the Chicago Manual of Style. Maintain strict compliance with Section 508 accessibility requirements and manage all necessary copyright and permission clearances.
• Lifecycle Management: Work independently to manage the full lifecycle of a document or article. Implement quality assurance protocols and version control, often navigating multiple edit cycles with various stakeholders to reach final publication.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Journalism, or a related scientific/technical field. An advanced degree or specialized training in editorial standards or transportation research is preferred.
• A minimum of 5–10 years of professional experience in technical writing, editing, and publishing.
• Demonstrated expertise in applying major style guides (GPO and Chicago) and ensuring Section 508 compliance.
• Experience in the transportation sector, particularly highway and surface transportation research, is highly preferred.

Expert-level Command: Superior mastery of English grammar, punctuation, and typography.

Synthesis: Proven ability to translate engineering jargon into content suitable for both technical audiences and public transparency.

Research: Skilled in conducting subject matter research and interviewing technical experts to generate original content.

Detail Orientation: A meticulous eye for detail regarding formatting, referencing, and copyright compliance.

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.