Technical Editor — United States

About YVv36q

YVv36q, Inc. provides consulting and engineering technology services to government and commercial clients. Our teams collaborate on technical, analytical, and operational projects, delivering high-quality solutions and professional documentation.

Our Documentation Quality Assurance (DQA) team supports these efforts by ensuring that technical reports, government deliverables, executive briefings, proposals, and other publications are accurate, clear, professional, accessible, and compliant with applicable requirements.

About the Role

YVv36q is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical Technical Writer/Editor to join our DQA team. Reporting to the Quality Service Manager, this position involves developing, substantively editing, and reviewing complex technical and professional documentation.

The ideal candidate combines excellent writing and editing skills with strong technical aptitude, research capabilities, and sound editorial judgment. Beyond proofreading and copyediting, they can critically evaluate information, verify supporting evidence, identify gaps in reasoning, and help transform complex technical information into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit and develop technical reports, government issuances, executive briefings, proposals, annual reports, policies, procedures, and marketing materials.

• Substantively edit long-form technical reports to improve accuracy, organization, clarity, logical flow, and the strength of supporting arguments.

• Research and fact-check technical information, evaluate supporting evidence, and verify citations and references.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to validate technical content, resolve discrepancies, and communicate complex concepts effectively.

• Develop and format professional documents, presentations, tables, and graphics using Microsoft 365 applications.

• Review deliverables for editorial quality, consistency, accessibility, and compliance with established standards and requirements.

• Support document template development, documentation management, and continuous improvement of editorial processes.

• Manage multiple assignments and meet demanding deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, technical communication, communications, a technical field, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in technical writing, editing, or technical documentation, including experience editing long-form technical reports involving complex subject matter.

• Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable through text, tables, and figures.

• Ability to produce high-quality documentation with exceptional attention to detail and the needs of the intended audience.

• Excellent writing, editing, research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

• Demonstrated ability to fact-check information, evaluate supporting evidence, identify inconsistencies, and accurately cite authoritative sources.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

• Strong document formatting and presentation development skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with SMEs, manage competing priorities, and meet strict deadlines.

• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical writing, editing, or documentation experience.

• Educational or professional background in engineering, materials science, data analysis, logistics, or another technical or analytical discipline.

• Familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style.

• Experience with advanced Microsoft Word templates, document design, information architecture, or data visualization.

• Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility standards and accessible document production.

• Experience with federal government documentation, proposals, or contract deliverables.

• Active Secret security clearance.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary: $50,000–$75,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

YVv36q offers a flexible remote work environment and employee benefits that include:

• Generous paid time off

• Flexible work scheduling

• Professional development and training opportunities

• Supplemental health insurance coverage

• Wellness/fitness reimbursements

• Cell phone and internet reimbursements

Please note that comprehensive employer-sponsored medical insurance is not currently offered.

Work Location & Schedule

This is a full-time, remote position reporting to the Quality Service Manager. Florida, Ohio, Virginia and Tenessee residents are preferred; qualified applicants from other U.S. states will be considered, excluding California, Texas and New York.

Working hours are generally 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with flexibility. Occasional schedule adjustments may be necessary to meet time-sensitive deadlines.

Security Clearance

U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance are required. YVv36q sponsors the clearance process for qualified candidates. An active clearance is preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

YVv36q, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.