Position Title: Senior Technical Editor
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):
- Oversee the entire editorial process for high-stakes technical documentation, ensuring stylistic consistency across large-scale programs and mentoring junior staff.
- Transform raw data and engineering jargon into authoritative documents meeting stringent agency requirements, including reference checking, fact checking, and copyright compliance.
- Lead substantive editing, verify technical accuracy, and ensure compliance with agency style guides for all documents, reports, and manuals.
- Direct staff and assign tasks alongside the Project Manager to ensure timely, accurate completion of publication-ready materials.
- Manage the full lifecycle of a document from outline to final publication, including online and web publishing.
- Master's (advanced) Degree in English, Journalism, or a technical field. NOTE: an advanced degree is mandatory for this position; experience may not be substituted for the degree.
- 10+ years of experience with supervisory and project management experience.
- Expert-level command of the GPO Style Manual and meticulous attention to detail for quality control of all publications and documents.
Desired Qualifications:
- Transportation experience, especially in highway and surface transportation.
Skills Required
- Master's or other advanced degree in English, Journalism, or a technical field
- 10 or more years of professional experience
- Supervisory experience
- Project management experience
- Expert-level command of the GPO Style Manual
- Meticulous attention to detail for publication and document quality control
- Transportation experience, especially in highway and surface transportation
What We Do
We are a provider of Information Technology (IT) professional services, software solutions and professional development training. Our core competencies evolved from leveraging IT enablers for knowledge management with an emphasis on Web Based Knowledge Portals and Portal Services, Server/System Services, SharePoint Development and System Administration and SQL Server Services. Our capabilities have expanded to include software development, technical training support and field support services. Our Mission Combine technical expertise, innovative approaches, and operational experience to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. Our Vision A corporate family driven to lead globally with innovative vision, flawless execution, continuous adaptability and a profound appreciation for the missions we serve. Guiding Principles Satisfy the customer – “Exceed expectations” Set the Example – “Be out front” Be Responsive – “Timing is everything” Persevere – “Find a way” Please also visit PTP Talent Acquisition on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/ptptalentacquisition
