Senior Technical Editor
Core
Lead editorial review, quality assurance, and publication management for complex technical reports, research publications, and communications products for federal clients.
Role type
Senior Technical Editor (Editorial Lead)
Builds
Technical reports, research publications, newsletters, magazines, and digital content for federal agencies.
Domain
Federal government research and engineering communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery (publications)
Required skills
Substantive editing, copyediting, proofreading, fact-checking, technical accuracy verification, citation management, copyright compliance, Section 508 accessibility compliance, GPO Style Manual expertise, document workflow management, team supervision, project management
Preferred skills
Chicago Manual of Style expertise, FHWA/USDOT program experience, transportation/engineering communications background, digital publishing platform experience
Technologies
GPO Style Manual, Section 508 standards, digital publishing platforms
Responsibilities
Lead editorial review and quality assurance for technical publications; supervise and mentor editors and writers; manage document workflows and version control; coordinate with researchers, engineers, and legal reviewers; ensure compliance with federal publishing standards; translate complex technical content for diverse audiences.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities
