Hiring: Senior Writer/Editor Company: ICF Location: Reston, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:27:12 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, Project Management, Quality Assurance About the job Experience: •5-10 years’ experience in applying major style guides and editorial standards, including Section 508 compliance. •10 years’ experience in applying major style guides and editorial standards, including Section 508 compliance. Required Skills: •Content Development & Technical Writing: Research and write original content for feature articles, technical reports, white papers, newsletters, and other technical communications. Collaborate closely with engineers, researchers, developers, and other technical staff to translate complex concepts into clear, concise content. •Substantive Editing & Quality Assurance: Provide comprehensive editorial support across all stages of production for print and electronic materials. Edit, rephrase, and rewrite content as needed to improve logical flow, coherence, organization, grammar, spelling, and formatting. •Technical Accuracy & Fact-Checking: Verify technical accuracy using existing materials, subject matter expert interviews, research, and other appropriate sources. Perform fact-checking, reference checking, and data verification and ensure tables, schematics, and other supporting information are accurately integrated with the text. •Compliance & Style Management: Ensure content complies with applicable FHWA and federal requirements, including the GPO Style Manual, the Chicago Manual of Style, and Section 508 accessibility requirements. Manage copyright and permission clearances as needed. •Document Lifecycle Management: Work independently to manage documents and articles from initial development through final publication. Maintain quality assurance and version control and navigate multiple review and revision cycles with technical experts and other stakeholders. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in technical writing, English, communications, journalism, a scientific or technical discipline, or another related field. An advanced degree or specialized training in editorial standards or transportation research is preferred. •Transportation Experience: Experience in transportation, highway, or surface transportation research is preferred but not required. •Please take note this is a contingent position. •ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!