Senior Technical Editor

Description

Vistra is seeking a Senior Technical Editor to oversees the entire editorial process for high-stakes technical documentation, ensuring stylistic consistency across large-scale programs and mentoring junior staff. This is an onsite position in either McLean, VA, or Washington, DC.

Key responsibilities include:

• Transform raw data and engineering jargon into authoritative documents that meet stringent agency requirements
• Provide substantive editing, verification of technical accuracy, and ensure compliance with agency style guides
• Check references, facts, and ensure copyright compliance of written work products
• Ensure that staff are updating the submission and project tracking system to enable customers visibility into the status of their projects
• Provide final editing for presentations, video and online tour scripts, social media posts, and other communications collateral

Requirements

• Master’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related technical degree
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience, including supervision and project management experience with multidisciplinary teams 
• Experience managing the full lifecycle of marketing and communications documents, from outline to final publication to include web and social media 
• Expert-level command of the GPO Style Manual and Chicago Manual of Style and an eye for detail in ensuring quality control
• Transportation experience, especially in highway and surface transportation, is preferred.
• Public Trust is required; Security Clearance is preferred.

About Vistra:  Vistra Communications, doing business as Vistra and Vistra Federal Solutions, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Tampa, FL with an office in Alexandria, VA providing professional support serviced to Defense, Federal, and Civilian Agencies.  Approximately 25% of our “team member” employees work in the National Capital Region, providing communications, outreach, and organizational transformation services to our public sector customers.  Vistra provides medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, Paid Time Off, Parental and Bereavement Leave, and Professional Development, among other benefits. 

US Citizenship Required: Due to the requirements of the federal contract that this position supports, U.S. citizenship is required. Citizenship will be confirmed via I-9/E-Verify at the start of employment.