ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Technical Editor to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory! This position is full-time and will be based out of Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Support the Technical Editing and Communications group, which provides multidisciplinary, full-service communications support for organizations and programs at LANL.

• Be embedded within a specific Laboratory organization to provide technical editing services to subject matter experts, managers, and leaders.

• Edit existing technical material and assist in document preparation.

• Utilize knack for extreme detail-orientedness.

• Use initiative and the ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and tight turnaround times.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, English, or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience

• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work

• Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed

• Must have thorough knowledge of English grammar and punctuation, as well as extensive experience in technical editing and writing.

• Must have demonstrated expertise in evaluating technical documents to determine the needed level and depth of edit based on multiple factors, including length, complexity, structure, and deadline.

• Must have the experience performing a variety of levels of edit, ranging from basic copy to substantive editing, on highly specialized technical documents.

• Must have the ability to learn and comprehend new technical concepts and terminology.

• Must have excellence in written and oral communication, problem solving, and customer service and interpersonal skills.

• Must have solid project management skills that allow you to effectively track and shepherd documents through the review process.

• Must possess the ability to work on multiple, sometimes conflicting, deliverables and deadlines in a high-pressure work environment where priorities frequently shift.

• Must have the ability to work effectively within a team and with a variety of technical personnel and managers.

• Must have ability to maintain professional and courteous interactions with team members, technical personnel both inside and outside the assigned organization, and a range of managers internal and external to the Laboratory.

• Must have proficient knowledge using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.

• Must have a solid understanding of Word styles and templates and PowerPoint-specific formatting.

Desired Skills

• Experience working with highly technical documents and procedures is a plus.

• LANL-specific experience or experience working in a large, complex institution or company is desirable. Experience working on large, multi-agency technical programs is also desirable.

• Experience in handling sensitive and classified documents and communications would be advantageous.

About the Site

The NNSA's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a design laboratory responsible for the safety and reliability of the nuclear explosives package in nuclear weapons. This lab possesses unique capabilities in neutron scattering, enhanced surveillance, radiography, and plutonium science and engineering (energy.gov).

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.

• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.

• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.