Technical Editor

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🔏 Technical Writer

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Aptive Resources

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2012

🎖️ Defense

📦 Logistics

📣 Marketing

Defense • Logistics • Marketing

Aptive Resources is a management consulting firm based in Alexandria, Virginia, specializing in providing innovative solutions to federal government agencies, particularly in veteran and civilian health sectors. With a strong focus on performance optimization, human capital, and data analytics, Aptive aims to improve the quality and accessibility of health care services for veterans and the general public. The company utilizes technology and human-centered services to bridge divides and enhance public service delivery for multiple agencies, including Veterans Affairs, Defense, and others.

📋 Description

• Edit technical brochures, standard operating procedures, research reports, technical summaries, and other highly technical Federal Highway Administration documents • Transform raw data and engineering/technical jargon into authoritative, publication-ready documents • Perform reference checking, fact-checking, and copyright compliance reviews • Apply the GPO Style Manual and Chicago Manual of Style to ensure consistency • Integrate complex schematics and data tables with narrative text • Collaborate with engineers, researchers, and technical staff to clarify complex technical concepts • Manage the full lifecycle of assigned documents from outline through final publication, including online and web publishing • Perform copyediting, proofreading, substantive editing/rewriting, and formatting for print and electronic deliverables • Ensure deliverables comply with Section 508 accessibility requirements and the TFHRC R&D Communication Reference Guide • Provide technical editing and publications support for federal research or transportation communications programs

🎯 Requirements

• 5 years of experience in technical writing or documentation • Experience in highway or surface transportation research is preferred • Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, or a related scientific/technical field • Expert-level command of the GPO Style Manual • Working knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style • Demonstrated experience ensuring Section 508 accessibility compliance for technical publications • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills • Ability to manage competing deadlines • Experience supporting complex projects and transformation efforts within the federal government • Experience supporting complex client relationships • Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. • Strong analytical and time-management skills • Ability to organize, prioritize, and work well with others • Ability to communicate thoughts, ideas, and solutions logically, both written and orally • Ability to stay calm under pressure and in a fast-paced environment • Ability to receive feedback from clients and implement changes quickly and effectively • Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues • Desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment

🏖️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer • Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply • Remote work is anticipated • Occasional travel for client engagements may be required