Senior Technical Editor

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

• Paid Holidays

• Additional company-sponsored benefits

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.

PEMCCO, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.