Senior Technical Editor

Globalpundits, Inc.; Aiken (SC); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical communications service provider is seeking an experienced professional to manage publication services, ensuring high standards and effective communication. The role requires a strong background in technical writing with at least 5-7 years of related experience, proficiency in LANMAS software, and the ability to convey complex technical information clearly. Candidates must be eligible for a DOE 'Q' security clearance. This opportunity could allow for remote work and may require occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in communication or technical writing.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE 'Q' security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage task teams to publish documents effectively.
• Analyze information to create high-visibility communications.
• Educate customers on publication services and standards.

Skills

Technical communication

Use of markup techniques

Excellent verbal and writing skills

Understanding of technical information

Education

BS/BA in Technical Communications, English, Business or related discipline

Tools

LANMAS software

Desktop publishing software

Job description

Writing, editing, and managing task teams of publishing personnel to publish documents. Analyzing and evaluating information to design and create effective, high‑visibility communications with intended audiences, ensuring that critical deadlines are met. Developing and upholding SRS standards of quality and reputation. Develops and follows through with SRS publishing standards. Ability to market Publications services. Responsible for developing and providing training of editorial standards to peers and customers.

Create effective, high‑visibility SRS communications. Design, create, write, edit, and publish materials related to SRS activities, to ensure that publications support the accurate reputation and image of SRS. Must be qualified to research, analyze, and evaluate raw technical information related to SRS activities.

Compile, consolidate, analyze, evaluate, and research materials submitted for publication. Determine best style, format, and language to convey information to intended audiences.

Educate, consult, and market Publication Services to customers. Develop and provide information and training of SRS editorial standards and products. Apprise peers and customers of standards and trends. Determine and match customer needs with available resources. Negotiate and develop schedules.

Analyze and determine organizational direction and technology trends.

Establish new methods for developing and processing documents as needed. Consult with organizations and personnel involved in submitting, processing, and distributing classified materials.

Required Qualifications

• Education & Experience/Skills: BS/BA in Technical Communications, English, Business or related discipline and 5‑7 years related experience. OR AS and 8‑10 years related experience OR 10+ years directly related experience. Education and/or experience in a technical field desirable.
• Understanding of and ability to communicate technical information required. Knowledge of publications process/electronic publishing; technical expertise of SRS processes.
• Use of mark‑up techniques, layout design, templates, and desktop publishing computers/software. Excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Area Security Access: Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance.
• An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments.
• Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.

Additional Duties

• Lead the development and communication of functional requirements for nuclear material accounting software that meets customer and user needs.
• Organize, lead and communicate acceptance testing of nuclear material accounting software based on defined requirements.
• Serve as an expert on nuclear material accounting software.
• Support Department of Energy / National Nuclear Security Administration sites in their implementation of nuclear material accounting software.
• Provide help desk support for LANMAS software.

Required Education

• BS/BA in Technical Communications, English, Business or related discipline and 5‑7 years related experience. OR AS and 8‑10 years related experience OR 10+ years directly related experience. Education and/or experience in a technical field desirable.

Required Experience Qualifications

• Understanding of and ability to communicate technical information required.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Requires experience with Local Area Nuclear Material Accounting Software (LANMAS).

Preferred Experience Qualifications

• Preferred experience in developing requirements for software.
• Knowledge of publications process/electronic publishing; technical expertise of SRS processes. Use of mark‑up techniques, layout design, templates, and desktop publishing computers/software.
• Requires experience with Nuclear Material Control and Accountability at a DOE/NNSA site.
• Requires nuclear material accounting experience at a DOE/NNSA site.

Additional Work Requirements

• Area Security Access: Clearance “Q” required. Subcontractors must have an active eFOCI registration and approved Facility Level Clearance with DOE/NNSA.
• 100% Remote may be applicable. Could be at an alternate duty location.
• Travel may be required up to one week a month. The following situations would require travel: Travel to SRS for badging, meet and work with core team and management; Travel to other DOE Sites or to other locations to meet with NNSA or DOE to support software requirements, development or testing of nuclear material accounting software.