Nevada National Security Sites · 2 days ago
Senior Technical Writer and Editor
North Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$79K/yr - $118K/yr
5+ years expMission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration. They are seeking an experienced Technical Writer and Editor to support Engineers, Scientists, and Management in writing and editing technical documents related to diagnostic equipment used in subcritical experiments.
Government Administration
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Researches and collects classified and unclassified background information and technical data needed to write technical reports; analyzes the information for relevancy and rewrites the information in a clear, concise manner to meet authoritative organizational requirements for producing an unclassified report
Develop an understanding of the MSTS document control system and associated processes for managing documentation
Utilize existing company processes to develop and maintain a compliant ECSE document control system with proper configuration management
Collaborate with Nuclear Weapons Laboratory personnel on the development of highly technical installation instructions for the Scorpius accelerator and other complex diagnostic equipment as required
Coordinate with the MSTS Work Control Organization to develop a streamlined process for the incorporation of Nuclear Weapons Laboratory procedures into acceptable MSTS work control documents
Collaborate with the Asset Manager and Systems Engineer to transfer project documentation from the Nuclear Weapons Laboratories into applicable MSTS systems to ensure long-term retrieval of information
Interface, on a routine basis, with Engineers and Scientists to produce clear and concise technical documents and operational checklists
Develop a compliant checklist process that meets a Nuclear Facility level of rigor
Utilize the company Technical Writing procedures and Writers Guides to produce compliant Standard Operating Procedures and Off-Normal Procedures
Collaborate with personnel on technical procurements to produce clear and effective Statement of Works for complex fabrications or service agreements
Perform other duties as assigned by Management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field and at least 5 years' of professional level experience or equivalent training and experience
Highly skilled in computer software applications such as MS Office and Adobe Acrobat
In-depth knowledge of grammatical rules, spelling, composition, and style
Candidate must have good written and oral communications skills and be comfortable communicating with all levels of MSTS personnel, as well as with our National Laboratory partners or NNSA oversight
Must be able to cope with conflicting deadlines, frequent interruptions, multiple tasks, and changing priorities
Able to communicate with highly technical personnel in a tactful, professional, and effective manner
Ability to learn and adapt to terminology in a highly scientific and engineering-based environment, driven by a high degree of acronym use
Ability to understand technical terminology related to nuclear facilities and experimental operations and the ability to interpret information from subject matter experts in order to write technical documents
Able to remember extensive policies, procedures, terminology, schedules, personnel, and other miscellaneous details
Able to follow oral and written instruction to complete all assignments, on-time, with minimal supervision
Able to utilize independent judgment, creativity, initiative, and ability to apply knowledge and experience to resolve problems and compose technical correspondence and reports
The primary work location will be Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Occasional trips to the PULSE facility located in the forward areas of the NNSS may be required
Work schedule for this position will be 4/10's, Monday – Thursday (subject to change)
Limited travel is required
Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing
Must possess a valid driver's license
MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications
Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance
Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment
In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age
Department of Energy Q Clearance (position will be cleared to this level)
Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR Part 707.4, 'Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites,' will be conducted
Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation, required to participate in subsequent reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified matter
Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may also be required
Benefits
Highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision
Both a pension and a 401k
Paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays
Relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location)
Tuition assistance and reimbursement
And more.
Company
Nevada National Security Sites
The Nevada National Security Sites help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by: supporting the stewardship of the nation’s nuclear deterrent; providing nuclear and radiological emergency response capabilities and training; contributing to key nonproliferation and arms control initiatives; executing national-level experiments in support of the National Laboratories; working with national security customers and other federal agencies on important national security activities; and providing long-term environmental stewardship of the NNSS’s Cold War legacy.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Melissa Biernacinski
Action Officer, Government/Customer Relations and Strategic Partnerships
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