Senior Technical Editor

Vistra Communications • Washington, DC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Vistra is seeking a Senior Technical Editor to oversee the entire editorial process for high-stakes technical documentation, ensuring stylistic consistency across large-scale programs and mentoring junior staff. This is an onsite position in either McLean, VA, or Washington, DC.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related technical degree
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience, including supervision and project management experience with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience managing the full lifecycle of marketing and communications documents, from outline to final publication to include web and social media
• Expert-level command of the GPO Style Manual and Chicago Manual of Style and an eye for detail in ensuring quality control
• Public Trust is required
• US Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

• Transportation experience, especially in highway and surface transportation, is preferred.
• Security Clearance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transform raw data and engineering jargon into authoritative documents that meet stringent agency requirements
• Provide substantive editing, verification of technical accuracy, and ensure compliance with agency style guides
• Check references, facts, and ensure copyright compliance of written work products
• Ensure that staff are updating the submission and project tracking system to enable customers visibility into the status of their projects
• Provide final editing for presentations, video and online tour scripts, social media posts, and other communications collateral

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision benefits
• life and disability insurance
• employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off
• Parental and Bereavement Leave
• Professional Development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior