Senior Technical Editor

Pay: $55.99 - $78.39 hourly, depending on experience

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, and other company-sponsored benefits

Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required

Are you a skilled technical communications professional who excels at managing complex documentation efforts, ensuring quality and compliance, and leading teams that deliver mission-critical information?

PEMCCO is seeking a Senior Technical Editor to provide leadership and oversight for technical documentation, publications, and communications supporting government programs and mission requirements. 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.

This 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.

About PEMCCO

PEMCCO 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.

Job Overview

As 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.

This position offers the opportunity to influence organizational documentation standards, improve publication processes, and support mission-critical customer deliverables.

What You'll Do

Lead and oversee technical editing, documentation, and publication activities supporting program objectives

Review, edit, and approve technical documentation for accuracy, clarity, consistency, completeness, and compliance with established standards

Manage the development, revision, publication, and distribution of technical reports, manuals, procedures, plans, presentations, and other deliverables

Establish and maintain editorial policies, style guides, templates, and documentation standards

Coordinate document reviews, approvals, revisions, and publication schedules

Ensure documentation complies with contractual requirements, customer expectations, and organizational policies

Collaborate with engineers, analysts, program personnel, and subject matter experts to develop and improve technical content

Review complex technical information and ensure content is understandable and effectively communicated to intended audiences

Monitor documentation processes and recommend improvements to increase quality and efficiency

Prepare and present status reports, metrics, and recommendations regarding documentation activities and deliverables

Support document control, records management, and configuration management processes as required

Ensure technical deliverables are completed accurately and submitted on schedule

Provide technical guidance, leadership, and mentorship to writers, editors, and document preparation personnel

Support audits, reviews, and assessments involving technical documentation and records

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing, Information Management, Business, or a related field

Ten (10) years of experience in technical editing, technical writing, document management, publications management, or a related field

Advanced knowledge of technical writing, editing, and publication principles

Knowledge of document control, records management, and documentation lifecycle processes

Knowledge of editorial standards, style guides, and technical publication requirements

Ability to review and edit complex technical information for clarity, accuracy, and consistency

Ability to establish and enforce documentation standards and quality control processes

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to coordinate multiple documentation efforts and manage competing priorities

Ability to provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to documentation personnel

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and document management systems

Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required

Preferred Experience

Master's degree in Communications, Technical Writing, English, Information Management, Business, or a related discipline

Specialized training in technical communications, editing, publication management, or document control

Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal Government programs

Experience managing documentation efforts for large or complex programs

Experience reviewing engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, intelligence, or program management documentation

Experience developing editorial policies, templates, and style guides

Experience supporting proposal development and customer deliverables

Experience mentoring writers, editors, and documentation personnel

Why Join PEMCCO?

Support critical government and customer missions through clear, accurate, and compliant documentation

Lead documentation initiatives that directly support program success and customer satisfaction

Collaborate with engineers, analysts, program managers, and subject matter experts across multiple disciplines

Influence editorial standards, document quality, and organizational best practices

Mentor and develop technical writers, editors, and documentation professionals

Contribute to process improvements and documentation excellence initiatives

Build a rewarding career in a collaborative and mission-focused environment

Work Environment

Professional office and technical work environments

Work may be performed at company facilities, customer locations, or designated project sites as needed

Regular use of computers, document management systems, and communication tools

Frequent collaboration with technical teams, program leadership, customers, and stakeholders

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Additional company-sponsored benefits

Apply Today

If you're an experienced technical editor and documentation leader looking to support mission-critical programs, drive documentation excellence, and help teams communicate complex information effectively, we encourage you to apply.

Join PEMCCO and help deliver the high-quality technical documentation that supports mission success.