FREE ACCESS
5,000–10,000 jobs/day
See all jobs on Scoutfield
Search thousands of fresh jobs every day.
Discover
- Fresh listings
- Fast filters
- No subscription required
Create a free account and start exploring right away.
Senior Technical Editor
FedWriters. Direct the editorial process for high-visibility technical documents, reports, and manuals .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.
Demonstrates expertise in directing the editorial process for technical documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with style guides. Proven ability to mentor junior staff and manage the full lifecycle of publications in the highway and surface transportation domain.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Master's Degree In English10+ Years Of ExperienceSupervisory ExperienceProject Management ExperienceHighway/Surface Transportation Experience
ATS Keywords
Tailor your resumeApplicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills
Technical Document EditingFact-CheckingCopyright ComplianceGPO Style Manual AdherenceDocument Lifecycle Management
Soft Skills
MentorshipLeadership
Industry Keywords
Federal Highway AdministrationTechnical PublicationsEditorial Leadership
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- 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
- Support the Federal Highway Administration through editorial leadership for high-stakes technical publications
Requirements
What you’ll need- Master's degree in English, Journalism, or a technical field
- 10+ years of experience, including supervisory and project management experience
- Highway/surface transportation experience (desired)
- Demonstrated mentorship of junior editorial staff (desired)
- Ability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, with core hours within a 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. ET window
- Occasional in-person travel to Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center in McLean, VA, or Department of Transportation headquarters in Washington, DC
- Some additional travel within the continental U.S. may be required for conferences and events
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Internal promotions
- Professional development
- Recognition and rewards programs