Technical Publications Editor| Active Secret Clearance Required

Description

Loch Harbour Group, Inc. is seeking a Technical Publications Editor to support and oversee editorial operations for technical publications, reports, and strategic communications within a federal program environment.

• →Lead and support editorial efforts for technical publications, reports, white papers, and strategic communications
• →Review and edit complex technical and scientific documents (typically 5–100+ pages) to ensure clarity, accuracy, consistency, and compliance with DoD standards
• →Apply Chicago Manual of Style as the primary editorial standard across all deliverables
• →Serve as a primary point of contact for authors, guiding document preparation, formatting, and submission requirements
• →Ensure compliance with Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) submission requirements and assist with publication processing
• →Coordinate and manage editorial workflows to ensure high-quality deliverables and timely completion
• →Develop and maintain editorial guidelines, templates, and SOPs to standardize publication practices
• →Manage and maintain content within Knowledge Management platforms
• →Support development of executive-level communications, reports, and briefing materials
• →Provide training and guidance to authors on technical writing, formatting, and publication requirements
• →Track and report on editorial activities, metrics, and publication status to leadership
• →Support onboarding and collaborate closely with senior editorial staff during initial ramp-up period

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

• 3 years of professional experience creating, editing, and reviewing technical materials

• Active Secret Security Clearance (required at time of hire)
• Ability to work onsite in San Diego, CA

• Familiarity with DoD technical publication standards and working with sensitive information
• Strong knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style (primary requirement)
• Experience editing technical/scientific documents (5–100+ pages)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, including formatting, styles, templates, and document structuring
• Familiarity with DoD technical publication standards
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality over speed
• Ability to handle sensitive and/or classified materials
• Willingness to learn and follow NIWC processes (e.g., DTIC, RISTI/OPSEC workflows)
• Ability to work onsite and collaborate closely with team members

At LHG, we offer our employees a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our benefits package features:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid time off
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid short/long term disability
• Company paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• 401(k) (up to 5% matching)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Other company perks

The Loch Harbour Group is an equal opportunity employer, all interested qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, D/M/V/F. LHG welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce.