Job Details: Job Location: (P) Mc Lean, Virginia - Mc Lean, VA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $39.69 - $34.69Hourly, Position Title: Technical Editor II Location: Mc Lean, VA, (occasional support at FHWA HQ, Washington, DC) Clearance required: Unclassified. Requires USDOT badge and favorable National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI, low risk / non-sensitive); E-Verify required   Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Act as the final gatekeeper for high-stakes deliverables, editing technical brochures, standard operating procedures, research reports, technical summaries, and other highly technical documents. Transform raw data and engineering jargon into authoritative documents meeting stringent agency requirements, including reference checking, fact checking, and copyright compliance. Ensure complex schematics and data tables integrate seamlessly with narrative text for technical review and public transparency. Work closely with engineers and developers to distill complex technical concepts into clear communications. Work independently, managing the full lifecycle of a document from outline to final publication. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Technical Writing, English, or a related scientific/technical field. 3-10 years of experience in technical writing or documentation. Expert-level command of the GPO Style Manual. Desired Qualifications: Transportation experience, especially in highway and surface transportation.