Technical Writer jobs in New Mexico

Edgewater is seeking qualified candidates for a Communications Specialist 3 (Technical Writer) opportunity for our customer in Los Alamos, NM to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Per diem and relocation for those who qualify.
Work Schedule: 9/80A or 5-8s or 4-10s (100% Onsite)
Positions Available: 1

Summary:
Responsible for a variety of internal and external communications activities, strategic and tactical, conceptual and deliverable. Attains measurable results and improves continuously.
Considered an expert.

• Has wide-ranging experience, and uses best practices to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
• Has a sophisticated understanding of Laboratory objectives, organizational relationships inside and outside the Laboratory, and highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Adept at solving a wide range of complex problems.
• Frequently innovates and contributes to the development of new and improved approaches.
• Works well independently.
• Work products generally require little if any rework.
• Actively attaining management and leadership skills.
• May direct or coordinate activities of other personnel.
• Effective at giving and receiving coaching and constructive criticism.
• Typically requires at least eight years of related experience.

QUALIFCATIONS

Education:
Requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of eight years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Graduate degree or postgraduate coursework may be desirable.

Desired Skills:

• Extreme attention to detail, copy editing experience, mastery of language.
• Able to work as a team but also work independently
• Able to edit highly technical material – this will be very technical work, ability to follow/maintain style notes or guides, knowledge of nuclear enterprise would be helpful though not required

Experience:

• Extensive experience with technical editing of large publications.
• MS Office, Confluent (web publishing tool).

Clearance:
Ability to obtain and maintain a Q clearance is required.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER
Founded in 2003, Edgewater is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S., U.K., and Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or complex operations. Edgewater proudly offers expertise in numerous technical disciplines necessary to support operational environments where Integrated Safety Management and formal, disciplined operations are essential to ensure safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers