FedWriters, Inc. is hiring: Senior Technical Editor in Washington

Join our team as a Senior Technical Editor and support the Federal Highway Administration by leading the editorial team behind high-stakes technical publications. You will oversee the entire editorial process for complex reports and documentation, mentor junior editors, and ensure every deliverable meets the highest standard of accuracy and style compliance.
FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
Position is contingent upon contract award
Work Schedule and Location:

Hybrid:

This full-time hyybrid position will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET (core hours fall within a 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. ET window), with occasional in-person travel to Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center, McLean, VA (or Dept of Transportation HQ in Washington, DC), for meetings and coordination as needed. Some additional travel within the continental U.S. may be required for conferences and events.
Responsibilities

Direct the editorial process for high-visibility technical documents, research reports, manuals, and magazine content
Perform substantive editing, fact-checking, reference checking, and copyright compliance review
Supervise, mentor, and assign work to technical writers and editors, and maintain consistent quality across the team
Manage the full document lifecycle from outline through final print and web publication
Ensure strict adherence to the GPO Style Manual, Chicago Manual of Style, and agency style guides
Ensure all content meets Section 508 accessibility requirements
Implement quality control and version control processes throughout production
Qualifications

Required:
Master’s degree in English, Journalism, or a technical field (no substitution of experience for this degree is permitted)
10+ years of professional editing experience, including supervisory and project management experience
Expert command of the GPO Style Manual and demonstrated experience with Chicago Manual of Style
Experience in highway or surface transportation
Experience editing federal research or technical publications
Experience managing the production of a periodical or magazine
Experience mentoring junior editorial staff
Why Join Our Team

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Plan
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off
FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

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