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This role is ideal for an experienced editor and documentation leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about producing accurate, compliant, and high-quality deliverables.\nThis opportunity is a strong fit for candidates with experience in technical editing, technical writing, publications management, document control, content management, proposal support, communications, records management, or government documentation programs.\nAbout PEMCCO\nPEMCCO supports complex technical and operational programs by providing skilled professionals who help customers achieve mission success. We offer opportunities to work on impactful projects, collaborate with experienced teams, and contribute to innovative solutions that support critical government operations.\nJob Overview\nAs a Senior Technical Editor, you will serve as a senior documentation and publications professional responsible for planning, coordinating, reviewing, managing, and ensuring the quality of technical documentation across government programs. You will collaborate with program leadership, engineers, analysts, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to ensure deliverables are accurate, compliant, and effectively communicate complex technical information.\nThis position offers the opportunity to influence organizational documentation standards, improve publication processes, and support mission-critical customer deliverables.\nWhat You'll Do\nLead and oversee technical editing, documentation, and publication activities supporting program objectives\nReview, edit, and approve technical documentation for accuracy, clarity, consistency, completeness, and compliance with established standards\nManage the development, revision, publication, and distribution of technical reports, manuals, procedures, plans, presentations, and other deliverables\nEstablish and maintain editorial policies, style guides, templates, and documentation standards\nCoordinate document reviews, approvals, revisions, and publication schedules\nEnsure 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Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing, Information Management, Business, or a related field\nTen (10) years of experience in technical editing, technical writing, document management, publications management, or a related field\nAdvanced knowledge of technical writing, editing, and publication principles\nKnowledge of document control, records management, and documentation lifecycle processes\nKnowledge of editorial standards, style guides, and technical publication requirements\nAbility to review and edit complex technical information for clarity, accuracy, and consistency\nAbility to establish and enforce documentation standards and quality control processes\nStrong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills\nStrong attention to detail and commitment to quality\nExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills\nAbility to coordinate multiple documentation efforts and manage competing 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