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Delivering Outcomes.\nT. White Parker is a results-focused information technology (IT) and management solutions firm that has helped private sector companies and U.S. federal agencies do business better for over 20 years. From delivering critical data and information to assist senior leaders in making critical decisions to providing operational support to enable a mission, our professionals are natural problem solvers, critical thinkers, masters of execution, and have a passion for superior quality. We hire for careers, not just for contracts and offer competitive benefits … including unlimited PTO!\nPOSITION DESCRIPTION\nProvides senior-level editing support and oversight for the technical documentation supporting a transportation research center. Transforms raw data and engineering jargon into clear, accurate, and authoritative documents that meet the agency's requirements. Ensures stylistic consistency across large-scale programs, mentors junior staff, and collaborates with the Project Manager to direct staff and assign tasks. Manages the document full lifecycle from initial outline to final publication, including online and web publishing. This is a full-time, dedicated, key personnel position.\nPRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nOversee the editorial process for documents ranging from one-page briefs to reports exceeding 500 pages, maintaining strict version control and quality assurance.\nDirect staff, assign tasks, and mentor junior editors to ensure timely delivery of polished, publication-ready materials.\nPerform substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading. Correct errors in grammar, spelling, style, logical flow, punctuation, and format, and verify technical accuracy.\nEnsure each document conforms to the Agency’s current Reference Guide and the GPO Style Manual, using the Chicago Manual of Style for references and content those two don't cover.\nCheck references and facts, and ensure copyright compliance, including copyrights, product names, and trademarks.\nEnsure all publications, web content, and outreach materials comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, including alternative text.\nImplement the Quality Control Plan: identify, prevent, and correct defects, and report on quality efforts at regular meetings with the client.\nCoordinate review and approval with technical reviewers, program offices, public affairs office, chief counsel office, and track products in the R&D submission and tracking system.\nSupport online and web publishing, including web, SharePoint, and Google Sites versions, and provide archive files.\nMeet ad hoc requests that often require same- or next-day turnaround, and coordinate accelerated schedules with the client.\nMINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS\nEducation & Experience\nMaster's degree in English, Journalism, or a technical field.\n10+ years of experience, with supervisory and project management experience.\nExpert-level command of the GPO Style Manual.\nWorking knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style.\nEye for detail in quality control for all publications and documents.\nAbility to work independently, managing a document from outline to final publication, including online and web publishing.\nExperience with reference checking, fact checking, and copyright compliance.\nProficient in Section 508 compliance standards as they pertains to associated guidelines (e.g., Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and U.S. Access Board requirements) for content accessibility.\nAbility to obtain a public trust clearance.\nMust be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.\nAbility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.\nPREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE\nTransportation experience, especially in surface transportation research\nKnowledge of safety and operations, autonomous vehicles, human factors, roadway design, materials, and bridge engineering.\nCORE COMPETENCIES\nExpert command of the GPO Style Manual, with working knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style and the Agency’s Communication Reference Guide. Skilled in substantive technical editing, fact and reference checking, and copyright compliance. Strong quality and version control discipline with a low error rate across documents from briefs to 500+ page reports. Proven leadership of editing teams, including mentoring staff and prioritizing concurrent publications. Effective coordination of reviews with technical, public affairs, and legal stakeholders. Clear communication with senior government stakeholders and consistent follow-through. Knowledge of Section 508 requirements.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\nThis is a hybrid role: roughly two days per week onsite in McLean, VA (Monday-Thursday), with occasional work in SW/SE Washington, DC, and remote work the rest of the week. Candidates should be flexible with telework to meet client needs.\nWork is primarily performed indoors with artificial lighting. 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