Master's Degree in English, Journalism, or a technical field required.
10+ years of experience in technical editing with supervisory and project management skills.
Preferred experience in the transportation sector, particularly highway and surface transportation.
Expert-level knowledge of the GPO Style Manual is essential.
Strong attention to detail and quality control expertise.
Responsibilities
Oversee the editorial process for high-stakes technical documentation.
Transform raw data and engineering jargon into authoritative documents.
Conduct substantive editing to verify technical accuracy and compliance with style guides.
Ensure quality control for all publications and documents.
Manage the full lifecycle of documents from outline to final publication.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a focus on mentorship.
Engagement in high-impact projects within the transportation sector.
In-person collaboration in McLean, VA, fostering team dynamics.
Access to professional development opportunities in technical editing.
Full Job Description
About the role
PRR is actively building a talent pipeline for an upcoming opportunity. We are seeking a full-time Senior Technical Editor in the transportation sector. The successful applicant will need to work from the client's McLean, VA, office in person at least three days a week.
What you'll do
The senior level editor oversees the entire editorial process for high-stakes technical documentation, ensuring stylistic consistency across large-scale programs and mentoring junior staff.
You and your team are responsible for transforming raw data and engineering jargon into authoritative documents that meet the stringent requirements of the agency, including reference checking, fact checking, and ensuring copyright compliance.
The technical editors focus on substantive editing, verifying technical accuracy, and ensuring compliance with agency style guides for all documents, reports, and manuals.
This position requires an expert-level command of the GPO Style Manual and an eye for detail when ensuring quality control for all publications and documents.
You and your team are expected to work independently, managing the full lifecycle of a document from outline to final publication including online and web publishing.
Qualifications
Education:Master's Degree (Senior) in English, Journalism, or a technical field.
Experience: 10+ years for Senior with supervisory and project management experience.
Transportation experience, especially in highway and surface transportation is preferred.
