Senior Technical Editor

T. White Parker Associates, Incorporated

. Provide senior-level editing support and oversight for technical documentation supporting a transportation research center .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical editing and quality assurance for complex documents, ensuring compliance with style manuals and accessibility standards. Proven ability to manage editorial processes, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with various stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Expert-Level Command Of The GPO Style ManualProficiency In Section 508 Compliance Standards10+ Years Of Experience In Technical EditingSupervisory And Project Management ExperienceMaster's Degree In English, Journalism, Or A Technical Field

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Hard Skills

Substantive EditingCopyeditingProofreadingReference CheckingFact CheckingQuality ControlDocument ManagementWeb PublishingVersion ControlTechnical Accuracy Verification

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailIndependent WorkMentoringTask AssignmentCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SharePointGoogle SitesR&D Submission And Tracking System

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

Transportation ResearchSurface TransportationSafety And OperationsAutonomous VehiclesHuman FactorsRoadway DesignMaterials EngineeringBridge Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide senior-level editing support and oversight for technical documentation supporting a transportation research center
Transform raw data and engineering jargon into clear, accurate, authoritative documents
Oversee the editorial process for documents ranging from one-page briefs to reports exceeding 500 pages
Maintain strict version control and quality assurance
Direct staff, assign tasks, and mentor junior editors
Perform substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading
Correct grammar, spelling, style, logical flow, punctuation, and formatting issues, and verify technical accuracy
Ensure documents conform to the Agency’s Reference Guide and GPO Style Manual, using the Chicago Manual of Style where applicable
Check references and facts and ensure copyright compliance
Ensure publications, web content, and outreach materials comply with Section 508, including alternative text
Implement the Quality Control Plan and report quality efforts to the client
Coordinate review and approval with technical reviewers, program offices, public affairs, and chief counsel offices
Track products in the R&D submission and tracking system
Support web, SharePoint, and Google Sites publishing and provide archive files
Handle ad hoc requests requiring same- or next-day turnaround
Coordinate accelerated schedules with the client
Report to the Engagement Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in English, Journalism, or a technical field
10+ years of experience
Supervisory and project management experience
Expert-level command of the GPO Style Manual
Working knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style
Eye for detail in quality control for all publications and documents
Ability to work independently, managing a document from outline to final publication, including online and web publishing
Experience with reference checking, fact checking, and copyright compliance
Proficiency in Section 508 compliance standards and associated guidelines, including Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and U.S. Access Board requirements
Ability to obtain a public trust clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Preferred: transportation experience, especially in surface transportation research
Preferred knowledge of safety and operations, autonomous vehicles, human factors, roadway design, materials, and bridge engineering

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off, including eligibility for unlimited PTO
Federal holidays
Flexible spending and dependent care benefits
Commuter benefits
Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Additional voluntary benefits