Technical Editor (DC Metro)

Innovative Technologies Corporation (ITC) is seeking six (6) Technical Editors to support a proposal for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) research communications and publications program.

Work may be performed from the FHWA office in McLean, Virginia, a Washington, DC office, or another designated office, depending on Government requirements.

The Technical Editors will serve as quality gatekeepers for technical reports, brochures, procedures, summaries, and other high-visibility documents. They will perform substantive and detailed editing, verify facts and references, and ensure complex technical content is clear, accurate, consistent, and ready for publication.

Clearance and Suitability

None. This is an unclassified position. The selected candidate must be able to successfully complete any required USDOT suitability processing and obtain a Government-issued Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential if required for facility or system access.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, or a related scientific or technical field.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in technical editing, technical writing, or documentation.
• Demonstrated experience editing complex technical documents for clarity, organization, grammar, consistency, and accuracy.
• Experience performing reference checking, fact checking, and quality control.
• Strong working knowledge of the GPO Style Manual or comparable formal editorial standards.
• Ability to work independently and manage documents from draft or outline through final publication.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers, researchers, developers, or other technical subject matter experts.
• Superior command of English grammar, punctuation, spelling, and document organization.

Desired Qualifications

• Transportation experience, particularly highway or surface transportation.
• Experience supporting Federal technical publications or research communications.
• Experience reviewing documents containing complex tables, figures, schematics, or technical data.
• Knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style, Section 508 accessibility, and copyright compliance.
• Experience with print, digital, or web publishing workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit technical brochures, standard operating procedures, research reports, technical summaries, and related documents.
• Perform substantive editing, copyediting, proofreading, rewriting, and quality assurance.
• Improve document clarity, organization, logical flow, readability, and consistency.
• Verify references, facts, terminology, data, and copyright or permission requirements.
• Ensure tables, figures, schematics, and narrative text are integrated accurately and effectively.
• Apply the GPO Style Manual and other applicable agency editorial guidance.
• Coordinate revisions with authors, engineers, researchers, and Government reviewers.
• Manage assigned documents independently through review, approval, and final publication.

About ITC

Innovative Technologies Corporation (ITC) offers challenging but rewarding opportunities for those who want to provide a great experience for the customer and strive to reach their professional goals. As a member of ITC, you will work alongside people providing innovative solutions to our government customers. Our success is built on integrity, loyalty, and trust. ITC is committed to providing the right people for the job, right when they are needed.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this contingent-hire position is $74,000-$82,000, based on qualifications and experience. ITC offers medical, dental, and vision benefits; 10 days of paid time off; 7 days of sick leave; and other available company benefits.

This is a contingent position for a proposal ITC is bidding on. ITC anticipates contract award before January 1, 2027. Published July 30, 2026. Additional information will be provided during the interview process.

Indeed Keywords

Technical Editor, Technical Copy Editor, Scientific Editor, Engineering Editor, Technical Publications, GPO Style Manual, Substantive Editing, Copyediting, Proofreading, Federal Publishing, FHWA, USDOT, DC Metro, McLean, Washington DC

Pay: $74,000.00 - $82,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• ITC may request a Letter of Intent (LOI) for this proposal position. If offered this role upon contract award, what annual salary within the posted range would you be willing to commit to accepting?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• professional technical writing and editing: 3 years (Required)
• GPO Style Manual or Chicago Manual of Style: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $74,000 - $82,000