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Technical Editor / QA Specialist 2026P-0218

Full-Time
Remote, Washington, DC
Posted 3 days ago

Ascension LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Editor / QA Specialist to support the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Safety Countermeasures Division (NPD-210) in delivering high-quality, compliant, and accessible documentation for the Pedestrian Safety Regional Summits initiative.

This role is critical to ensuring that all written deliverables, including summit reports, evaluation summaries, OMB documentation, and final reports, meet federal quality standards, plain language requirements, and technical accuracy expectations. The selected candidate will play a key role in ensuring clarity, consistency, and usability of materials that influence national pedestrian safety programs and stakeholder decision-making.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, multi-deliverable environment, has strong editorial judgment, and understands how to translate complex technical content into clear, audience-appropriate communication.


Position Summary

The Technical Editor / QA Specialist will support quality assurance and editorial review across all contract deliverables, ensuring alignment with NHTSA’s plain language standards and quality control requirements. This includes reviewing materials for grammar, structure, clarity, accessibility (including Section 508), and logical flow.

This role directly supports requirements under Section C.4.1 (Plain Language) and C.4.2 (Quality Assurance), ensuring that all documents:

  • Are free of grammatical errors
  • Follow a logical sequence
  • Are appropriate for diverse stakeholder audiences
  • Include accurate references and citations

The Technical Editor will collaborate closely with the Project Manager, Technical Writer, and Program Coordinator to ensure that all deliverables meet federal expectations and are submission-ready.


Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

  • Review technical and programmatic deliverables for grammar, clarity, consistency, and compliance with federal standards
  • Edit summit reports, evaluation summaries, OMB documentation, and final reports for readability and logical flow
  • Ensure adherence to NHTSA plain language guidelines and audience-appropriate communication
  • Validate document structure, formatting, and alignment with contract deliverable requirements
  • Perform quality control checks on all written materials prior to submission to the COR
  • Coordinate with technical writers and SMEs to resolve inconsistencies or unclear content
  • Apply Section 508 accessibility considerations to electronic documents when required
  • Standardize formatting, terminology, and style across all deliverables
  • Support development of templates, editorial guidelines, and QA checklists
  • Identify gaps, ambiguities, or inconsistencies in technical content and recommend revisions
  • Ensure compliance with submission requirements for Microsoft Word and supporting materials
  • Assist with final production readiness of reports and presentation materials

Job Features

Job CategoryTechnical Writing
Minimum RequirementsBachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Journalism, or related field
Required Skills3 to 6 years of experience in technical editing, quality assurance, or document review | Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) | Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Technical SkillsDemonstrated experience editing technical or federal deliverables | Strong understanding of grammar, syntax, and editorial best practices | Experience applying plain language principles in federal or public-facing documents | Ability to review complex technical content and make it accessible to non-technical audiences | Experience working in structured deliverable environments with deadlines and compliance requirements
Desired SkillsExperience supporting federal agencies (DOT, NHTSA, or similar) | Familiarity with Section 508 compliance requirements | Experience editing research reports, evaluation studies, or policy documents | Knowledge of APA or other federal formatting standards | Experience supporting multi-stakeholder programs or public safety initiatives | Familiarity with document lifecycle processes (draft, review, revision, final submission) Experience using collaboration tools such as SharePoint or Teams | Certification in editing or technical communication (e.g., ACES, STC)
Sustainability RequirementsMust be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance | Must be a U.S. Citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States | Must comply with DOT and NHTSA information security and privacy requirements

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