Overview**Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is seeking a Technical Editor/Communications Specialist to support our team at the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Join our world-class team of professional editors at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)! We are looking for an exceptional technical editor to join our Technical Editing and Communications group, which provides multidisciplinary, full-service communications support for organizations and programs at LANL.
In this role, you will be embedded within a specific Laboratory organization to provide technical editing services to subject matter experts, managers, and leaders. You will edit existing technical material and assist in document preparation. The successful candidate will be extremely detail-oriented, with initiative and the ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and tight turnaround times.**Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities**
Responsible for a wide variety of internal and external communications activities, strategic and tactical, conceptual and deliverable. Attains measurable results and improves continuously.
An experienced professional with a full understanding of specialized area plus working knowledge of related fields. Adept at solving a range of complex problems. Contributes to the development of organization's goals and objectives. Works under limited direction; receives general instructions on new assignments. Work is evaluated upon completion to ensure objectives have been met. Demonstrates good judgment. Determines approach to solutions, plans and schedules activities to accomplish objectives. Must be receptive to coaching, education, and constructive criticism. Must learn to provide effective feedback to others, upward and downward.**Minimum Requirements**
You will have a thorough knowledge of English grammar and punctuation, as well as extensive experience in technical editing and writing.
You will 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.
You must have experience performing a variety of levels of edit, ranging from basic copy to substantive editing, on highly specialized technical documents.
You must also have the ability to learn and comprehend new technical concepts and terminology.
You will have demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication, problem solving, and customer service and interpersonal skills.
You must possess the ability to work on multiple, sometimes conflicting, deliverables and deadlines in a high-pressure work environment where priorities frequently shift. The ability to work effectively within a team and with a variety of technical personnel and managers is essential.
You 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.
You will possess medium to advanced proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat. A solid understanding of Word styles and templates and PowerPoint-specific formatting is also required.Education and Years of Relevant Experience
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in communications, English, or a related field and a minimum of five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Note to Applicants:
Please submit a cover letter — applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Applicants will be asked to perform editing and formatting tests.
An active Q clearance would be ideal, but the ability to obtain a Q clearance is a requirement.
This position will be physically located in Los Alamos, NM. You will be required to live within a 2-hour driving commute to the Laboratory and a Hybrid schedule may be permitted, but must live within 2 hours of site.**Desired Qualifications**
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.**Company Benefits**PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.**EEO Commitment**It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HRDepartment@plan-sys.com , or by dialing 703-575-8400.**Location** _US-NM-Los Alamos_**Posted Date** _4 days ago_ _(8/20/2024 7:53 PM)_**_Job ID_** _2024-10762_

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