What Your Job Will Be LikeDo you want to edit and translate technical information into concise, understandable language that makes a difference on a national security scale for a key nuclear deterrence program? If so, you could be the Technical Writer and Editor we are seeking to join our fast-paced, multidisciplinary team here in Livermore, CA!
On any given day, you may be called on to:
- Work across the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio) to write, compile, format, and edit highly technical content (e.g., documents, presentations, memos, white papers) for a nuclear deterrence program.
- Work with a team of technical writers and editors, subject matter experts, and management to ensure content meets the needs of intended audiences.
- Use your knowledge of document management best practices to manage document workflows, define customer need, negotiate expectations, uphold document configuration standards, and promote timely and effective communications.
- Exercise quality control over documents intended for external distribution, interpret and uphold communication policies and procedures, and coordinate documentation release.
- Gather accomplishments, produce monthly reports, ensure requirements are met, and assist with presentations for program reviews.
- Acquire and verify subject knowledge by interviewing subjects; observing experiments or production; and referring to sketches, engineering drawings, technical documents, journals, manuals, or similar publications.
- Embed within a technical team to better anticipate upcoming documentation needs and provide more efficient, informed support.
- Record actions and key items during critical meetings and reviews.
- Demonstrate experience and confidence as you interact and partner with colleagues, business center and technical leadership, high-level visitors, and senior officials.
- Pay attention to detail while keeping your eye on the big picture.
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite at least 50% of the time, and as business needs arise be available to work onsite 100% of the time.
Salary Range$104,000 - $201,000
*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.
Qualifications We Require- Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or other relevant field plus five (5) years of experience in technical writing and editing; or Master's degree in a relevant field plus one (1) year of relevant experience; or equivalent experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the job.
- Experience editing documents and managing their development.
- Experience with common Microsoft Office software.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q-level security clearance.
Qualifications We Desire- Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or other relevant field, including a scientific field.
- Experience developing, planning, writing, and editing technical reports, factsheets, and presentations.
- Experience creating and managing editorial calendars that require collaboration with subject matter experts, multiple management levels, and peers.
- Experience with large file management systems and adhering to document sharing policies.
- Experience with Adobe Acrobat and other Adobe Creative suite software.
- Proven ability to form positive customer relationships and develop document processes and procedures.
- Intermediate expertise with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, and the ability to learn other MS Office software.
- Active Department of Energy Q-level security clearance.
About Our TeamYou'll be part of the Nuclear Deterrence Communications and Information Management department; a dynamic team that provides communications, technical writing, information management, and program support expertise for the W87-1 modification program.
Posting DurationThis posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Position InformationThis Limited Term Employee (LTE) position is a temporary position for one year term, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to a maximum of seven years.
Individuals in LTE positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance.
