Technical Writer

MELE Associates, Inc; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision for employees

Family health care options

Federal Holidays and paid vacation (3+

401(k) with employer match

Cross-training opportunities

Job summary

MELE Associates, Inc. is seeking a Technical Writer to support the NEST program in Albuquerque, NM.

The role focuses on creating and revising engaging technical education content and curriculum for national security training initiatives. The candidate will collaborate with Subject Matter Experts from National Labs and use both creative and technical writing to produce high-quality courses, guidelines, and tools, while coordinating with government officials and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Communications or Technical Writing and work experience in training design, education or related discipline combined.
• At least 4 years prior experience developing, planning, and editing technical training programs in the areas of national security, homeland security, nuclear/radiological security, or related field
• Knowledge of U.S. government and industry training guidelines and best practices
• Energetic self-starter who can work independently and coordinate with a variety of government officials, industry personnel, and other stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent analytical, writing, organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Create and revise interactive and engaging technical education curriculum including course design documents and curriculum documents in support of the NEST objectives.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts from the National Labs to aid in the production of quality content for courses.
• Use both creative and technical writing skills to make rigorous and engaging learning content.
• Support development of NEST training guidelines, program management plan, organization structures, and review and implementation processes.
• Participate in training experts working group involving federal staff and laboratory training experts.
• Review all training courses and provide recommendations to ensure consistency with training guidelines.
• Support the development of interactive training tools.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Curriculum design

Analytical writing

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in English/Communications/Technical Writing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Job description

Job Category: Client Program Opportunities

Requisition Number: TECHN002244

Full-Time

Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA

Job Details

MELE Associates, Inc. (MELE) maintains a contract with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation (NA-80) Nuclear Emergency Response Team (NEST). MELE requires an exceptional candidate to fill a Technical Writer role to support the NEST Program with the following duties:

Essential Functions

• Create and revise interactive and engaging technical education curriculum including course design documents and curriculum documents in support of the NEST objectives.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts from the National Labs to aid in the production of quality content for courses.
• Use both creative and technical writing skills to make rigorous and engaging learning content.
• Support development of NEST training guidelines, program management plan, organization structures, and review and implementation processes.
• Participate in training experts working group involving federal staff and laboratory training experts.
• Review all training courses and provide recommendations to ensure consistency with training guidelines.
• Support the development of interactive training tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a DOE Q clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in English, Communications or Technical Writing and work experience in training design, education or related discipline combined
• At least 4 years prior experience developing, planning, and editing technical training programs in the areas of national security, homeland security, nuclear/radiological security, or related field
• Knowledge of U.S. government and industry training guidelines and best practices
• Energetic self-starter who can work independently and coordinate with a variety of government officials, industry personnel, and other stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications including Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent analytical, writing, organizational and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/Q Clearance
• Prior experience working on international implementation programs that involve the security of nuclear or radiological materials
• Prior experience working NNSA implementation programs
• Knowledge of U.S. Department of Energy training guidelines and best practices

Location: This is a full-time onsite position in Albuquerque, NM.

Salary: Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate's related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Benefits

• Employer-paid employee Medical, Dental and Vision Care.
• Low-Cost Family Health Care offered.
• Federal Holidays and three (3) weeks' vacation
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Cross-training opportunities

About MELE

With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE's services include national security, intelligence, IT/cybersecurity, facility management and engineering, CBRNE defense and nuclear security, emergency response training/management, and mission and program support.

MELE Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.

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