Project Manager & Lead Technical Editor (Technical Editing)

Location: Pullman, Washington, United States, generally across the Pacific Northwest; the initial work site is the French Administration Building at Washington State University, with remote work subject to change.

Company

hirify.global provides management and operations consulting services across risk management, compliance, business processes, IT effectiveness, engineering, environmental sustainability, and human capital.

What you will do

• Oversee project execution and manage timelines for annual research report production.
• Lead technical editing, copy editing, proofreading, and document preparation.
• Coordinate subject-matter expert input and collaborate with ASCENT research teams.
• Manage quality assurance and report production workflows.
• Ensure compliance with APA, Chicago, federal reporting, and ASCENT formatting standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison among hirify.global, research teams, and federal agency partners.

Requirements

• 5–10+ years of project management and technical editing experience in academic, research, or government environments.
• Bachelor’s degree required; a Master’s degree in Technical Communication, Engineering, Environmental Science, Aviation, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with technical editing, project management, cross-functional coordination, document production systems, and research communication.
• Leadership, analytical thinking, communication, attention to detail, stakeholder engagement, and workflow oversight skills.
• Understanding of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word; proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, data analytics tools, and Visio is expected.

Culture & Benefits

• Work supports public, private, defense, civilian government, and nonprofit clients.
• Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Benefits include a company-matched 401(k), vacation, sick days, paid holidays, FSAs, and disability insurance.
• Performance incentives and purchasing discounts are available.
• Security clearance may be required for sensitive federal engagements.
• The engagement is initially structured as an exempt 1099 contract, with possible contract W-2 or conversion to a full-time hirify.global W-2 position.