Technical Editor
Core
Edit and manage highly technical federal documents (brochures, SOPs, research reports) to translate complex engineering and research data into clear, accessible, publication-ready materials.
Role type
Senior Technical Editor (Federal/Government)
Builds
Publication-ready technical documents for federal research and transportation programs
Domain
Federal government / Transportation research / Technical communications
Required skills
Technical editing, GPO Style Manual expertise, Section 508 accessibility compliance, document lifecycle management, fact-checking, technical content translation
Preferred skills
Highway/surface transportation research experience, Chicago Manual of Style knowledge
Technologies
GPO Style Manual, Section 508 standards
Responsibilities
Edit complex federal documents for accuracy and compliance; Transform raw technical data into authoritative content; Integrate schematics and data tables with narrative; Collaborate with engineers to translate concepts; Manage full document lifecycle from outlining to publication; Ensure accessibility and formatting standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC