Top 66 Senior technical editor Jobs in Washington, Dc

Senior Technical Writer-Editor
Artemis Arc —Washington, DC
- $110,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Senior Technical Editor
Prescient Edge Federal —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Senior Technical Writer/Editor
Zantech —Arlington, VA
- Full-time
- Office
- Senior level
- Communication skills
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Senior Editor and Writer
AKOYA —Washington, DC
- $115,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- English
- Research
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Technical Editor - Senior
Leidos —Fort Meade, MD
- $105,300 - $190,350 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Research
- Master's degree
Sr. Technical Writer/Editor
CSSI, Inc. —Washington, DC
- Hybrid work
- 11+ years
- English
- Senior level
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Senior Technical Writer
Govcio LLC —Alexandria, VA
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- High school diploma or GED
- Continuous improvement
- Organizational skills
Senior Technical Writer
Annexa Inc. —Washington, DC
- Microsoft Excel
- 11+ years
- Office
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Senior Technical Writer
Contact Government Services, LLC —Washington, DC
- $81,120.00 - $117,173.33 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Science Writer
MORI Associates —Washington, DC
- $46.57 - $47.03 an hour
- Full-time
- Office
- In-person
- Senior level
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Senior Technical Editor - USCYBERCOM J2
Celestar Corporation —Fort Meade, MD
- Full-time
- 11+ years
- Research
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Senior Technical Writer
Akumen, Inc. —Washington, DC
- Computer science
- Azure
- Computer Science
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Sr. Technical Editor
General Dynamics Information Technology —Bethesda, MD
- $81,349 - $109,250 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
Senior Technical Editor (QAF) - OBIQUA
Celestar Corporation —Reston, VA
- Full-time
- 11+ years
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Technical Writer Senior
Everforth ECS —Washington, DC
- 7 years
- IT
- Senior level
Senior Intelligence Technical Editor / Reports Editor
Leidos —Fort Meade, MD
- $105,300 - $190,350 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Office
- Master's degree
Senior Technical Writer
Systems Plus —Rockville, MD
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Computer science
- Microsoft Excel
- 6 years
Senior Technical Writer
Cornerstone Defense —Bethesda, MD
- $180,000 a year
- Contract
- Office
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel reimbursement
- Health savings account
Senior Technical Writer
AHU Technologies Inc —Washington, DC
- $45 - $50 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Office
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Senior Writer/Editor
ADVANCED MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES GROUP(AMSG) —Arlington, VA
- 5 years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree

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Senior Technical Writer-Editor

Artemis Arc
Washington, DC

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Job Details

Full-time
$110,000 - $115,000 a year

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off

Qualifications

Technical editing
Web accessibility
AP style
Microsoft Excel
Content creation for technical audiences
Microsoft Outlook
Writing press releases
Bachelor's degree
Stylistic editing
Technical writing quality assurance
Technical writing experience within technology
Source interviews

Full Job Description

Requisition ID: 2026-4200 Job Summary:

Artemis is seeking a full-time Senior Technical Writer–Editor to support a high visibility federal client. The Senior Technical Writer–Editor provides professional writing, editing, and editorial quality assurance support to ensure complex scientific, technical, and policy information is communicated clearly, accurately, and effectively to diverse audiences.

The Senior Technical Writer–Editor role requires a self-starter, proactive problem solver, and action-oriented team player with significant experience translating complex scientific and technical topics into clear, compelling language. This position requires an individual who can research, write, and edit a wide range of communications products while collaborating with subject matter experts and program staff to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with organizational messaging.

In this role, the Senior Technical Writer–Editor will develop and edit written communications including press releases, reports, fact sheets, blog posts, web content, and other materials that communicate scientific and technical information to policymakers, researchers, media, and the public. The individual will work closely with leadership, communications staff, and subject matter experts to ensure written products meet federal communication standards and effectively support organizational outreach and engagement goals.

This is a contingent hire position.

This position is located in the Washington, DC metro area. Some onsite work or travel to the client site for meetings is expected.

The expected compensation at the time of requisition creation, is between $110,000 and $115,000.00. The position offers with medical, dental and vision coverage. Additional benefits such as 401K, disability insurance and PTO are provided as well

Primary Responsibilities:

Research, write, and edit a variety of communications products including reports, press releases, fact sheets, blog posts, web content, and other written materials.
Translate complex scientific and technical concepts into clear, accessible language for diverse audiences.
Conduct background research using written sources and interviews with subject matter experts to inform written products.
Perform factchecking and editorial review to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency across written materials.
Edit and refine content to ensure alignment with organizational messaging, voice, and communication objectives.
Ensure written materials adhere to federal communication standards including plain language and accessibility requirements.
Collaborate with writers, editors, communications staff, and subject matter experts to develop and refine content.
Apply AP Style and plain language writing principles to produce high-quality, reader-friendly communications products.
Support the development of both short-form and long-form communications content.
Ensure consistency and quality across written materials through editorial review and quality assurance processes.
Incorporate search engine optimization (SEO) principles where appropriate to improve the reach and effectiveness of digital communications.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of professional writing and editing experience, including at least 3 years of experience writing about scientific and technological subjects.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Portfolio of samples required; portfolio must include examples developing products related to scientific, technical, or research-focused topics (e.g., press releases, reports, white papers, fact sheets, blog posts, policy summaries, web content).
Demonstrated experience writing and editing communications products for technical or scientific audiences.
Experience writing both short- and long-form content, including press releases, fact sheets, blogs, reports, and web pages.
Experience conducting research and factchecking using written sources and direct interviews with subject matter experts.
Proficiency in AP Style, plain language writing, and editing for scientific accuracy.
Ability to distill complex scientific and technical topics into clear, compelling language for diverse audiences.
Familiarity with federal communication requirements, including the Plain Writing Act of 2010 and Section 508 accessibility compliance.
Strong research, analytical, and editing skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond effectively to changing priorities.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience writing for federal agencies, scientific funders, or research-focused organizations.
Degree in journalism, communications, or a science-related field.
Experience collaborating with technical experts to develop communications products.
Familiarity with SEO principles.
Experience producing communications content for digital platforms and public audiences.
Strong attention to detail and editorial judgment.
Ability to manage multiple writing and editing assignments simultaneously.
Ability to receive feedback from clients and implement changes quickly and effectively.
Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues.
Desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.

Client Information:

The National Science Foundation (NSF) communicates and shares information about the activities, programs, research results, and policies of the Foundation with internal and external audiences and stakeholders including Congress, the news media, state and local governments, other federal agencies, and research and education communities. NSF’s efforts to build awareness and promote the benefits of federally funded science and engineering translate into multimedia, web, and other outreach activities that inform policy makers, the media, and the American taxpayers about the value and impact of NSF-supported research and activities. These activities make NSF’s investments in science, technology, engineering, education, and mathematics readily available and easily understandable to stakeholders.

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