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Technical Editor II with Security Clearance

People, Technology and Processes LLCMc Lean, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 29, 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Mc Lean, VA, United States
Posted
Yesterday

Job Description

Position Title: Technical Editor II 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):

  • Act as the final gatekeeper for high-stakes deliverables, editing technical brochures, standard operating procedures, research reports, technical summaries, and other highly technical documents.
  • Transform raw data and engineering jargon into authoritative documents meeting stringent agency requirements, including reference checking, fact checking, and copyright compliance.
  • Ensure complex schematics and data tables integrate seamlessly with narrative text for technical review and public transparency.
  • Work closely with engineers and developers to distill complex technical concepts into clear communications.
  • Work independently, managing the full lifecycle of a document from outline to final publication.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Technical Writing, English, or a related scientific/technical field.
  • 3-10 years of experience in technical writing or documentation.
  • Expert-level command of the GPO Style Manual.

Desired Qualifications

  • Transportation experience, especially in highway and surface transportation.

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