Technical Editor
$55K - $126K/yr
Technical Editor The Opportunity: Key to an organization's growth is strong stakeholder communication that represents and supports its mission, values, and objectives. As a communications ...
$55K - $126K/yr
Technical Editor The Opportunity: Key to an organization's growth is strong stakeholder communication that represents and supports its mission, values, and objectives. As a communications ...
$55K - $126K/yr
Technical Editor The Opportunity: Key to an organization's growth is strong stakeholder communication that represents and supports its mission, values, and objectives. As a communications ...
Mclean, VA · On-site
$135K - $216K/yr
Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an Expert Technical Editor to provide mission-critical editorial and production support to a high-visibility customer in McLean, VA. The editor will refine complex ...
Mclean, VA · On-site
$135K - $216K/yr
Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an Expert Technical Editor to provide mission-critical editorial and production support to a high-visibility customer in McLean, VA. The editor will refine complex ...
$55K - $126K/yr
Technical Editor The Opportunity: Key to an organization's growth is strong stakeholder communication that represents and supports its mission, values, and objectives. As a communications ...
$55K - $126K/yr
Technical Editor The Opportunity: Key to an organization's growth is strong stakeholder communication that represents and supports its mission, values, and objectives. As a communications ...
Mclean, VA · On-site
$135K - $216K/yr
Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an Expert Technical Editor to provide missioncritical editorial and production support to a highvisibility customer in McLean, VA. The editor will refine complex ...
Mclean, VA · On-site
$135K - $216K/yr
Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an Expert Technical Editor to provide missioncritical editorial and production support to a highvisibility customer in McLean, VA. The editor will refine complex ...
Mclean, VA · On-site
$55K - $126K/yr
Washington, District of Columbia, USA Technical Editor The Opportunity: Key to an organization's growth is strong stakeholder communication that represents and supports its mission, values, and ...
Mclean, VA · On-site
$55K - $126K/yr
Washington, District of Columbia, USA Technical Editor The Opportunity: Key to an organization's growth is strong stakeholder communication that represents and supports its mission, values, and ...
$135K - $216K/yr
Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an Expert Technical Editor to provide missioncritical editorial and production support to a highvisibility customer in McLean, VA. The editor will refine complex ...
$135K - $216K/yr
Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an Expert Technical Editor to provide missioncritical editorial and production support to a highvisibility customer in McLean, VA. The editor will refine complex ...
Mclean, VA · On-site
$55K - $126K/yr
Technical Editor The Opportunity: Key to an organization's growth is strong stakeholder communication that represents and supports its mission, values, and objectives. As a communications ...
Mclean, VA · On-site
$55K - $126K/yr
Technical Editor The Opportunity: Key to an organization's growth is strong stakeholder communication that represents and supports its mission, values, and objectives. As a communications ...
$55.99 - $78.39/hr
PEMCCO is seeking a Senior Technical Editor to provide leadership and oversight for technical documentation, publications, and communications supporting government programs and mission requirements.
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$55.99 - $78.39/hr
PEMCCO is seeking a Senior Technical Editor to provide leadership and oversight for technical documentation, publications, and communications supporting government programs and mission requirements.
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Washington, DC · On-site
$55.99 - $78.39/hr
PEMCCO is seeking a Senior Technical Editor to provide leadership and oversight for technical documentation, publications, and communications supporting government programs and mission requirements.
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Washington, DC · On-site
$55.99 - $78.39/hr
PEMCCO is seeking a Senior Technical Editor to provide leadership and oversight for technical documentation, publications, and communications supporting government programs and mission requirements.
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Washington, DC · On-site
$55.99 - $78.39/hr
PEMCCO is seeking a Senior Technical Editor to provide leadership and oversight for technical documentation, publications, and communications supporting government programs and mission requirements.
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Washington, DC · On-site
$55.99 - $78.39/hr
PEMCCO is seeking a Senior Technical Editor to provide leadership and oversight for technical documentation, publications, and communications supporting government programs and mission requirements.
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Washington, DC · On-site
PEMCCO is seeking a Senior Technical Editor to provide leadership and oversight for technical documentation, publications, and communications supporting government programs and mission requirements.
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Washington, DC · On-site
PEMCCO is seeking a Senior Technical Editor to provide leadership and oversight for technical documentation, publications, and communications supporting government programs and mission requirements.
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Sterling, VA · On-site
$70K - $148K/yr
Technical Editor Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required:
Sterling, VA · On-site
$70K - $148K/yr
Technical Editor Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required:
Technical Editor Location: Quantico, VA Clearance: TS/SCI CI Poly Responsibilities: * Reviews intelligence products for proper grammar, punctuation, and syntax, as well as for logic, clarity, and ...
Technical Editor Location: Quantico, VA Clearance: TS/SCI CI Poly Responsibilities: * Reviews intelligence products for proper grammar, punctuation, and syntax, as well as for logic, clarity, and ...
Quantico, VA · On-site
$115K - $130K/yr
Technical Editor Location: Quantico, VA Clearance: TS/SCI CI Poly Responsibilities: * Reviews intelligence products for proper grammar, punctuation, and syntax, as well as for logic, clarity, and ...
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Quantico, VA · On-site
$115K - $130K/yr
Technical Editor Location: Quantico, VA Clearance: TS/SCI CI Poly Responsibilities: * Reviews intelligence products for proper grammar, punctuation, and syntax, as well as for logic, clarity, and ...
Quantico, VA · On-site
$115K - $130K/yr
Technical Editor Location: Quantico, VA Clearance: TS/SCI CI Poly Responsibilities: * Reviews intelligence products for proper grammar, punctuation, and syntax, as well as for logic, clarity, and ...
Quantico, VA · On-site
$115K - $130K/yr
Technical Editor Location: Quantico, VA Clearance: TS/SCI CI Poly Responsibilities: * Reviews intelligence products for proper grammar, punctuation, and syntax, as well as for logic, clarity, and ...
*This is a contingent opportunity The Technical Editor is responsible for reviewing, editing, and formatting products produced by the Assessment Team to include in/out briefs, formatting/finalized ...
*This is a contingent opportunity The Technical Editor is responsible for reviewing, editing, and formatting products produced by the Assessment Team to include in/out briefs, formatting/finalized ...
ProSidian Seeks a Technical Editor (SCA Code: -) in CONUS - Mid Atlantic Washington Metropolitan Area (Northern Virginia | Washington DC | Maryland) to support an engagement for a cabinet-level ...
ProSidian Seeks a Technical Editor (SCA Code: -) in CONUS - Mid Atlantic Washington Metropolitan Area (Northern Virginia | Washington DC | Maryland) to support an engagement for a cabinet-level ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$85K - $110K/yr
Overview LMI seeks a Technical Editor to support a federal program management office in Washington, DC. Join our team of collaborative self-starters focused on delivering practical and efficient ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$85K - $110K/yr
Overview LMI seeks a Technical Editor to support a federal program management office in Washington, DC. Join our team of collaborative self-starters focused on delivering practical and efficient ...
*This is a contingent opportunity The Technical Editor is responsible for reviewing, editing, and formatting products produced by the Assessment Team to include in/out briefs, formatting/finalized ...
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*This is a contingent opportunity The Technical Editor is responsible for reviewing, editing, and formatting products produced by the Assessment Team to include in/out briefs, formatting/finalized ...
Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site
$112K - $179K/yr
Peraton is looking for a Technical Editor to be the last line of quality assurance - ensuring that finished intelligence products are analytically sound, clearly written, properly classified, and ...
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Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site
$112K - $179K/yr
Peraton is looking for a Technical Editor to be the last line of quality assurance - ensuring that finished intelligence products are analytically sound, clearly written, properly classified, and ...
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| Aspect | Technical Editor | Technical Writer |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Role | Reviewing and editing technical content for clarity, accuracy, and consistency | Creating and developing technical documents, manuals, and guides |
| Skills & Certifications | Editing skills, technical knowledge, attention to detail | Writing skills, technical expertise, communication skills |
| Work Environment | Editing teams, publishing departments, technical departments | Content creation teams, documentation departments, technical departments |
| Industry Usage | Common in publishing, engineering, software, and manufacturing | Common in software, engineering, healthcare, and manufacturing |
While both roles require technical knowledge, a Technical Editor primarily reviews and refines existing content for accuracy and clarity, whereas a Technical Writer focuses on creating new technical documents. Understanding these differences helps professionals choose the right career path or job focus within technical communication.
A technical editor is responsible for reviewing a variety of technical information while editing a written document for grammar, clarity, syntax, format, and style before publication. As a technical editor, you may work for a technology or publishing company, or find work with research organizations, defense contractors, or government agencies. In this career, you work with developers, researchers, and writers to help maintain and produce accurate content. Other duties include creating or adhering to a style guide, formatting document layouts, making decisions under pressure, and helping to design graphics. Strong collaboration and organizational skills are vital for this job.

$55K - $126K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 21 days ago
8.8
Based on 48 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
9th of 58 rated business consultants
The Opportunity:
Key to an organization's growth is strong stakeholder communication that represents and supports its mission, values, and objectives. As a communications professional, you know how to inform and engage key audiences and help promote an organization's desired reputation. We're looking for an experienced communications specialist like you, who is ready to grow and willing to win for the client and live our mission every day. Here, you'll advance your skills to design, develop, produce, and advise on a variety of internal and external communication materials and media that supports national security.
As a communications specialist on our team, you'll closely impact the development of creative solutions to complex problems. Your self-guided yet collaborative spirit will shape and nurture relationships with team members, stakeholders, and clients to ensure AI governance.
As a collaborator on all aspects of oral and written communications, you'll edit and revise AI documentation and guidance. Your creative-thinking and business-oriented mindset will guide your client to inform key audiences through words, images, and sound with tools like Word and SharePoint.
Work with us as we design, develop, and produce systems to change national security for the better.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:
Ability to proofread, edit, and correct text for style and accuracy
Ability to apply IC analytic standards and analytic tradecraft standards as defined in the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act, Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) 203 Analytic Standards, and ICD 206 Sourcing Requirements to the production of all-source intelligence products
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience as an editor or technical editor, or Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience as an editor or technical editor
Nice If You Have:
Experience with producing or managing the production of technical or analytic products
Experience as a technical editor in an IC organization
Knowledge of the intelligence cycle and ICD 203 tradecraft standards
Ability to demonstrate an interest in Artificial Intelligence
Possession of excellent organizational and analytical skills
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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Booz Allen Hamilton is a leading provider of management and technology consulting services to the US government in defense, intelligence, and civil markets. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the firm also serves major corporations, institutions, and not-for-profit organizations. Founded in 1914 by Edwin G. Booz, the company has a long-standing tradition of helping clients achieve success by delivering a wide range of consulting services that include strategic planning, human capital and learning, communication, systems development, and others. The company's mission is to empower people to change the world, and it has a reputation for maintaining the highest standards of integrity and-excellence.
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