Writer/Editor 3 - Technical Editor

Job Details:
Position: Writer/Editor 3 - Technical Editor – Nuclear Safety Basis Documentation
Location: North Central Region, New Mexico (Onsite)
Duration: 12+ Months contract with possible extension

Writer/Editor 3 - 3049

Work schedule (9/80A or 5-8s or 4-10s) 9/80 A schedule, 5/8s available
On Call/ OT? N/A
Need to obtain Q-clearance, nice to have if active
Is driving expected, a government vehicle or private to be expected? N/A
Any travel required? N/A
Per diem/ relocation? N/A

Education/ Degree: - Typically requires bachelors or master's degree in English, journalism, technical communication, or a physical/social science and 6-8 years of experience.
Software knowledge requirements: Microsoft Word, creating documents and filling forms/Adobe skills nice to have
Safety Basis, team lead- technical editors
Nuclear Safety- criticality analysts, important safety documents need to be edited; safety related to PIT production and weapons division
Editors work with document authors; primarily remote/telework
Team is mostly remote

What are your top 3 skills that are desired:
1. Edit/compare redline documents
2. Communication in remote position/routinely timely coordination with Authors
3. Technical editing skills
4. Knowledge of the area (Government and sensitive documents) would be nice to have

DOE/Nuclear experience would be nice to have; DOD background would be good to have as well

PLEASE SUBMIT ACTUAL JOB DETAILS HERE:
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.

Pay: $80.00 - $88.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Application Question(s):

• Education/ Degree: - Typically requires bachelors or master's degree in English, journalism, technical communication, or a physical/social science and 6-8 years of experience.
• Software knowledge requirements: Microsoft Word, creating documents and filling forms/Adobe skills nice to have
• Safety Basis, team lead- technical editors
• Nuclear Safety- criticality analysts, important safety documents need to be edited; safety related to PIT production and weapons division
• Editors work with document authors; primarily remote/telework

Team is mostly remote

• Edit/compare redline documents
• Communication in remote position/routinely timely coordination with Authors
• Technical editing skills
• Knowledge of the area (Government and sensitive documents) would be nice to have
• DOE/Nuclear experience would be nice to have; DOD background would be good to have as well
• Internal DOE audience and approval process for engineers; Authors are analysts/engineers
• Typically requires bachelors or master's degree in English, journalism, technical communication, or a physical/social science and 6-8 years of experience.
• 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.

Work Location: In person