Senior Technical Editor
Join our team as a Senior Technical Editor supporting the Federal Highway Administration by leading the editorial team behind high-stakes technical publications. FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment. Position is contingent upon contract award.
Responsibilities
- Direct the editorial process for high-visibility technical documents, reports, and manuals
- Verify technical accuracy, fact-check references, and ensure copyright compliance
- Mentor and guide junior technical writers and editors
- Manage the full lifecycle of documents from outline through final web/print publication
- Ensure strict adherence to the GPO Style Manual and agency style guides
Requirements
- Master's degree in English, Journalism, or a technical field
- 10+ years of experience, including supervisory and project management experience
Qualifications
- Highway/surface transportation experience (desired)
- Demonstrated mentorship of junior editorial staff
Schedule
This full-time remote position will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET (core hours fall within a 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. ET window), with occasional in-person travel to Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center, McLean, VA (or Dept of Transportation HQ in Washington, DC), for meetings and coordination as needed. Some additional travel within the continental U.S. may be required for conferences and events.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off
Pay
Negotiable