Senior Technical Editor Job at BLN24
Overview
The Senior Technical Editor owns the editorial lifecycle for complex technical publications supporting BLN24's federal clients. This role leads quality assurance for research, engineering, and technology documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GPO Style standards. The editor collaborates with engineers, researchers, and government stakeholders to produce print and digital deliverables. Editorial leadership and mentoring of junior staff are core to this position. The role stands out for its focus on federal transportation programs and Section 508 compliance.
What You'll Do11
- 1Lead editorial review and quality assurance for technical reports, manuals, and digital content
- 2Manage the complete editorial lifecycle from manuscript to final publication, including substantive editing and proofreading
- 3Edit complex technical documents to improve clarity and grammar without altering technical intent
- 4Verify references, citations, and copyright permissions to ensure publication integrity
- 5Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and government stakeholders throughout the editorial process
- 6Mentor and provide quality oversight to technical editors and writers
- 7Coordinate document reviews, version control, and publication schedules for timely delivery
- 8Support digital publishing by preparing content for web and ensuring print-online consistency
- 9Transform raw data and technical analyses into accessible publications for diverse audiences
- 10Implement editorial process improvements and quality control procedures
- 11Work independently to manage full document lifecycle from outline to online publication
Requirements9
- 1Master's degree in English, Journalism, Technical Communication, or related field
- 210+ years of progressively responsible technical editing experience with supervisory duties
- 3Demonstrated experience managing complete editorial lifecycle for technical publications
- 4Expert knowledge of GPO Style Manual and technical editing best practices
- 5Experience with substantive editing, copyediting, proofreading, and fact-checking
- 6Proven ability to ensure compliance with government publication standards
- 7Experience leading editorial teams and coordinating multiple projects
- 8Excellent written communication and organizational skills with attention to detail
- 9Experience collaborating with researchers, engineers, and government stakeholders
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