Technical Writer

Do you enjoy transforming complex information into clear accurate and user-friendly content Are you passionate about helping diverse audiences understand technical concepts research findings and detailed processes

Were looking for a talented Technical Editor who can bring clarity structure and precision to a wide range of technical communications for a transportation-focused client. From research reports and operational procedures to technical brochures and guidance documents youll work with subject matter experts to strengthen content improve readability and ensure that information is communicated clearly and effectively to its intended audience.

Location: Remote in DC

As aTechnicalEditoryouwill:

• Provide editorial support on a wide variety of materials including technical brochures standard operating procedures research reports technical summaries and other highly technical documents.
• Distill complex data into content both in graphics and in the corresponding narrative that is accurate clear professional and appropriate for the audience.
• Fact-check content adapt references to meet client and style standards and ensure copyright compliance.
• Demonstrate exceptional editorial skills including line editing copy editing proofreading and applying plain language.
• Correct issues with content structure and organization grammar spelling accuracy style readability and consistency.
• Collaborate with the client and other staff to develop and deliver exceptional work.
• Ensure that all work is consistent with established guidelines and strategy and maintain up-to-date editorial guidelines.

As aTechnicalEditor you will have:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Technical Writing English or a related scientific or technical field.
• 310 years of professional experience in technical writing technical documentation editing proofing copy editing and/or substantive editing of technical information and publications.
• 3-10 years of experience and or knowledge of the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Style Manual and experience applying government and/or agency editorial standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent command of grammar syntax usage punctuation style and editorial conventions with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accurate consistent high-quality publications.
• Strong editorial judgment and the ability to identify and resolve substantive issues in complex technical content.
• Knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style.
• Experience with reference checking fact checking copyright compliance appropriate attribution and use of source materials and publication quality assurance/quality control.
• Experience managing documents through the complete editorial and publication lifecycle from outline and initial drafts through reviews revisions final production and publication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications particularly Word and PowerPoint and document-production tools used to review edit format and finalize publications; familiarity with Adobe Acrobat PDF/document production accessibility online publishing shared workspaces or collaboration tools used in technical publication workflows.
• Experience collaborating effectively with engineers developers technical subject matter experts project staff authors and reviewers in multidisciplinary team environments.
• Transportation industry experience particularly in highway and surface transportation.
• Experience editing engineering research scientific or other highly technical documentation.
• Experience supporting government or agency publications.
• Ability to understand technical concepts quickly and communicate them clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences.

Professional Skills:

• Excellent written verbal interpersonal organizational time-management and prioritization skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Self-directed and resourceful with the ability to work independently exercise sound judgment collaborate effectively and adapt to changing priorities and project requirements.
• Excellent written verbal interpersonal organizational time-management and prioritization skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

*** Please take note this is a contingent position.

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