Technical Editor II
This position is pending award and will be hybrid, reporting to the Program Manager.
About the role
The technical editor acts as the final gatekeeper for high-stakes deliverables, editing technical brochures, standard operating procedures, research reports, technical summaries, and other highly technical documents. The role is responsible for transforming raw data and engineering jargon into authoritative documents that meet stringent agency requirements, including reference checking, fact checking, and copyright compliance. This position requires an expert-level command of the GPO Style Manual and the ability to ensure that complex schematics and data tables are seamlessly integrated with narrative text for both technical review and public transparency. Technical editors work closely with engineers and developers to distill complex technical concepts into clear communications, and are expected to work independently managing the full lifecycle of a document from outline to final publication.
Responsibilities
- Edit technical brochures, standard operating procedures, research reports, technical summaries, and other highly technical documents
- Transform raw data and engineering jargon into authoritative, agency-compliant documents
- Perform reference checking, fact checking, and copyright compliance verification
- Apply expert-level knowledge of the GPO Style Manual
- Integrate complex schematics and data tables with narrative text for technical review and public transparency
- Collaborate with engineers and developers to distill complex technical concepts into clear communications
- Manage the full document lifecycle from outline to final publication
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Technical Writing, English, or a related scientific/technical field
Experience
- 3–10 years of experience in technical writing or documentation
- Transportation experience, especially in highway and surface transportation, preferred