Senior Technical Editor

OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Senior Technical Editor to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions in Aiken,South Carolina.

L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE's nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts.

L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The main duties include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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,
• Requires experience with Nuclear Material Control and Accountability at a DOE/NNSA site,
• Requires experience with Local Area Nuclear Material Accounting Software (LANMAS),
• Requires nuclear material accounting experience at a DOE/NNSA site,
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment,
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements (details below),
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience on DOE sites and programs,
• Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred,
• Preferred experience in developing requirements for software.

LOCATION

• Aiken, South Carolina,
• Anticipated Work Schedule: Mon-Thu,
• Onsite or Remote? 100% Remote,
• Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management's assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.