Senior Technical Editor

PEMCCO • Washington, DC

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

PEMCCO is seeking a Senior Technical Editor to provide leadership and oversight for technical documentation, publications, and communications supporting government programs and mission requirements. This role is ideal for an experienced editor and documentation leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about producing accurate, compliant, and high-quality deliverables. This opportunity is a strong fit for candidates with experience in technical editing, technical writing, publications management, document control, content management, proposal support, communications, records management, or government documentation programs.

As a Senior Technical Editor, you will serve as a senior documentation and publications professional responsible for planning, coordinating, reviewing, managing, and ensuring the quality of technical documentation across government programs. You will collaborate with program leadership, engineers, analysts, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to ensure deliverables are accurate, compliant, and effectively communicate complex technical information. This position offers the opportunity to influence organizational documentation standards, improve publication processes, and support mission-critical customer deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing, Information Management, Business, or a related field
• Ten (10) years of experience in technical editing, technical writing, document management, publications management, or a related field
• Advanced knowledge of technical writing, editing, and publication principles
• Knowledge of document control, records management, and documentation lifecycle processes
• Knowledge of editorial standards, style guides, and technical publication requirements
• Ability to review and edit complex technical information for clarity, accuracy, and consistency
• Ability to establish and enforce documentation standards and quality control processes
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple documentation efforts and manage competing priorities
• Ability to provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to documentation personnel
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and document management systems
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Communications, Technical Writing, English, Information Management, Business, or a related discipline
• Specialized training in technical communications, editing, publication management, or document control
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal Government programs
• Experience managing documentation efforts for large or complex programs
• Experience reviewing engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, intelligence, or program management documentation
• Experience developing editorial policies, templates, and style guides
• Experience supporting proposal development and customer deliverables
• Experience mentoring writers, editors, and documentation personnel

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee technical editing, documentation, and publication activities supporting program objectives
• Review, edit, and approve technical documentation for accuracy, clarity, consistency, completeness, and compliance with established standards
• Manage the development, revision, publication, and distribution of technical reports, manuals, procedures, plans, presentations, and other deliverables
• Establish and maintain editorial policies, style guides, templates, and documentation standards
• Coordinate document reviews, approvals, revisions, and publication schedules
• Ensure documentation complies with contractual requirements, customer expectations, and organizational policies
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, program personnel, and subject matter experts to develop and improve technical content
• Review complex technical information and ensure content is understandable and effectively communicated to intended audiences
• Monitor documentation processes and recommend improvements to increase quality and efficiency
• Prepare and present status reports, metrics, and recommendations regarding documentation activities and deliverables
• Support document control, records management, and configuration management processes as required
• Ensure technical deliverables are completed accurately and submitted on schedule
• Provide technical guidance, leadership, and mentorship to writers, editors, and document preparation personnel
• Support audits, reviews, and assessments involving technical documentation and records

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• other company-sponsored benefits

What This Job Offers

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