Publications Specialist II - Magazine Editor

Job DetailsJob Location: Mc Lean, VA 22101Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $129,000.00 - $139,000.00 SalaryPosition Title: Publications Specialist II - Magazine Editor

Location: Remote (offsite)

Clearance required: Unclassified. Requires USDOT badge and favorable National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI, low risk / non-sensitive); E-Verify required

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Oversee the complete magazine lifecycle, including establishing production schedules, managing the publication cycle, and tracking article versions through a comprehensive approval chain.
Provide high-level editorial support, assisting with content development and creation of promotional materials, with strict version control and quality assurance throughout.
Act as the primary liaison between writing/author teams and layout/design teams, and manage complex review processes involving authors, technical reviewers, and legal counsel.
Ensure all final articles and the complete magazine adhere to the GPO Style Manual, Chicago Manual of Style, and Section 508 accessibility requirements, confirming all signoffs before public release.
Manage the administrative aspects of distribution and formatting specifications so the final product meets all organizational standards for professional release.

Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or a closely related field.
Minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in editorial and publication management.
Proven track record overseeing the production of a periodical, preferably a technical or specialty publication (e.g., transportation or research journal).

Desired Qualifications:

Master's degree or equivalent advanced professional certification.