Technical Editor

Technical Editor (Part Time)

Overview

FWI is building a team to plan, coordinate, and host ten regional pedestrian safety summits across all NHTSA regions nationwide. As a Technical Editor, you will evaluate, revise, and proofread all project deliverables to ensure content is accurate, error-free, and appropriate for the intended audience.

FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Position is contingent upon contract award

Work Schedule and Location

Remote: This part-time remote position requires approximately 3 hours per week, with a flexible schedule coordinated around project milestones, monthly reporting deadlines, and deliverable timelines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the final quality checkpoint for all deliverables, reviewing summit reports, the draft final report, and the final report for clarity, accuracy, and readiness.
• Identify and correct grammatical errors, inconsistencies, and formatting issues to ensure every document meets a high standard of quality.
• Evaluate the overall structure and flow of written materials, confirming that information is presented in a logical and reader-friendly sequence.
• Assess whether methods, techniques, and findings described in deliverables are presented accurately and completely.
• Verify that all citations, references, and source materials are correct and properly formatted.
• Apply plain language standards and NHTSA formatting guidelines consistently across all documents to maintain a unified, professional voice.
• Support Section 508 accessibility compliance for electronic documents when identified by NHTSA as required.
• Collaborate with the Technical Writer and project team throughout the review cycle, providing clear and constructive feedback that strengthens each deliverable before submission to NHTSA.
• Ensure all documents follow required style formatting, including proper use of APA style where applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Education/Experience Substitution: PhD and 0 years experience; Master's and 0 years experience; Associate's and 3 years experience; High School and 5 years experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience editing technical documents related to traffic safety, pedestrian safety, or transportation research.
• Background in reviewing research reports, evaluation findings, and data-driven publications for accuracy and clarity.
• Familiarity with plain language standards, APA style formatting, and Section 508 accessibility requirements for federal documents.
• Experience working with writers, researchers, and subject matter experts in a government or public safety environment.
• Knowledge of pedestrian safety issues, vulnerable road user programs, or transportation safety countermeasures.
• Previous experience supporting a similar Government agency or large-scale corporate environment.

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Why Join Our Team

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

Pay Range

Negotiable

Key skills/competency

• Technical Editing
• Content Accuracy
• Grammar and Punctuation
• Formatting Consistency
• APA Style
• Plain Language
• Section 508 Compliance
• Research Reports
• Traffic Safety
• Government Documents