Technical Editor II

Red Carrot • McLean, VA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Red Carrot is seeking a Technical Editor II to serve as a final reviewer for technical brochures, research reports, technical summaries, and other highly technical deliverables supporting the customer's research and technology program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, or a related scientific/technical field
• 3-10 years of experience in technical writing or documentation
• Ability to obtain a USDOT Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential

Nice To Haves

• Transportation sector experience, especially highway and surface transportation, preferred

Responsibilities

• Edit technical brochures, standard operating procedures, research reports, and technical summaries
• Transform raw data and technical/engineering content into authoritative, publication-ready documents
• Perform reference checking, fact-checking, and copyright compliance review
• Integrate complex schematics and data tables seamlessly with narrative text
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers to distill technical concepts into clear communications
• Ensure compliance with the GPO Style Manual and agency style guidance
• Independently manage the full lifecycle of a document from outline to final publication

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional trainings
• Top-tier medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k)-retirement and Roth plan with company matching and no vesting period
• Discretionary profit-sharing plan to all eligible employees after one year of employment
• Flexible work hours
• Paid time off
• 11 federal holidays

What This Job Offers

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