Senior Technical Editor (Transportation)

Location: Hybrid, Washington, DC, US; occasional in-person travel to Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center in McLean, VA, or Department of Transportation headquarters in Washington, DC. Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET, with core hours within 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. ET. Additional travel within the continental US may be required for conferences and events.

Company

hirify.global provides editorial and technical writing support for federal agencies, including the Federal Highway Administration.

What you will do

• Lead the editorial process for high-visibility technical documents, reports, manuals, and documentation.
• Verify technical accuracy, fact-check references, and ensure copyright compliance.
• Manage documents from outline through final web and print publication.
• Ensure compliance with the GPO Style Manual and agency-specific style guides.
• Mentor and guide junior technical writers and editors.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in English, Journalism, or a technical field.
• 10+ years of experience, including supervisory and project management experience.

Nice to have

• Highway or surface transportation experience.
• Demonstrated mentorship of junior editorial staff.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunities for internal promotion and professional development.
• Recognition and rewards programs.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan, holiday pay, and paid time off.
• Collaborative employee-focused work environment.