Writer/Editor 3

International Executive Service Corps; Los Alamos, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectra Tech is seeking an experienced Technical Editor to support the development, review, and maintenance of Safety Basis documentation for nuclear and high-hazard facilities. The role requires editing complex technical content and coordinating with engineers, safety analysts, and SMEs to ensure clarity, consistency, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will edit DSAs, TSRs, and related reports, applying document standards and configuration management.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience editing technical or regulatory documentation.
• Strong command of grammar, technical style, and document structure.
• Experience working with SMEs in highly regulated environments.
• Preferred: experience editing DOE Safety Basis documents (DSA, TSR, USQ-related).

Responsibilities

• Edit, format, and quality-check Safety Basis documents (DSAs, TSRs, Hazard Analyses).
• Ensure compliance with DOE orders and site-specific requirements.
• Coordinate with authors, engineers, and nuclear safety analysts to resolve comments.
• Prepare documents for internal reviews, audits, and approvals.
• Track revisions and manage comment resolution with version control.

Skills

Technical editing

Regulatory documentation

Grammar & style

Document coordination

SME collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in English/Technical Communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Document control tools

Job description

Spectra Tech has an immediate need for a Writer/Editor 3 in Los Alamos, NM.

We are seeking an experienced Technical Editor to support the development, review, and maintenance of Safety Basis documentation for nuclear and high-hazard facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in editing complex technical content, and the ability to collaborate closely with engineers, safety analysts, and subject matter experts. This role is critical to ensuring Safety Basis documents are clear, consistent, compliant, and ready for internal and external review. Key responsibilities include editing, formatting, and quality-checking Safety Basis documents, including but not limited to Documented Safety Analyses (DSAs), Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs), Hazard Analyses and supporting calculations, and Safety Evaluation Reports and change packages. Other key responsibilities include ensuring documents comply with applicable DOE orders, standards, and site-specific requirements (e.g., DOE O 420.1, 10 CFR 830); improve clarity, organization, and consistency of highly technical material without altering technical intent; apply and enforce document standards, templates, style guides, and configuration management requirements; coordinate with authors, engineers, and nuclear safety analysts to resolve comments and improve document quality; support internal reviews, audits, and readiness activities by preparing documents for approval and submittal; and track revisions, manage comment resolution, and maintain version control. Demonstrated experience editing technical or regulatory documentation; strong command of grammar, technical style, and document structure; experience working with SMEs in highly regulated environments; and proficiency with Microsoft Word and document control tools. Preferred qualifications include experience editing DOE Safety Basis documents (DSA, TSR, USQ-related documentation); familiarity with configuration management and formal document review processes; and active DOE clearance or eligibility to obtain one. Desired skills and attributes include exceptional attention to detail; ability to manage multiple documents and deadlines simultaneously; strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfort working in a highly regulated, compliance-driven environment; and ability to quickly learn complex technical subject matter.

Education:

Typically requires bachelors or master's degree in English, journalism, technical communication, or a physical/social science and 6-8 years of experience.

Location:

Remote