About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Mc Lean, VA 22101Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $39.69 - $34.69 HourlyPosition 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.
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