Technical Writer​/Editor

Company Profile

Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B) manages the 10-year, $1.6 billion Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract for the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management, Los Alamos Field Office.

N3B is a limited liability company owned by Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Nuclear and BWX Technologies, joined by our critical subcontractors Longenecker and Associates and Tech2 Solutions.

N3B brings operational discipline, proven approaches and predictable results to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract.

This position is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico. (Position is eligible for Partial-Telework)

Los Alamos is a tight-knit mountain community that consistently ranks as one of ’s Best Small Towns in America. The city is a top spot for outdoor enthusiasts as it has more than 120 hiking and biking trails, and residents enjoy easy access to the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Thanks to the University of New Mexico‑Los Alamos' presence in the area, Los Alamos also has a college‑town vibe that’s a major draw for young professionals, families and retirees.

Los Alamos Legacy Waste Cleanup (LLCC) Project, Business Services, Document Control, Records Management, and Regulatory Documentation, Regulatory Documentation team

The Environmental Remediation (ER) Program at N3B identifies and remediates environmental hazards associated with past Los Alamos National Laboratory operations and monitors groundwater and surface water to ensure the protection of the environment and the public. Much of ER's work is governed by the Compliance Order on Consent (Consent Order) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Individual Permit for Storm Water.

The Regulatory Documentation Team prepares documents and submits them to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for final review and then to the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) or the EPA. The Regulatory Documentation Team also prepares documents and correspondence required by the LLCC for submittal to DOE.

The successful candidate will function as part of N3B's Regulatory Documentation Team to support the requirements of the Consent Order, the Individual Permit, and the LLCC. Team priorities change quickly; flexibility in adjusting to regulatory agency needs is an important qualification for team members. The success of the team depends on the cooperation of each member to fill in as needed.

This position reports to the N3B Regulatory Documentation Manager.

• Communicates and collaborates with team members and project staff to plan, develop, and produce high-quality communication products in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Ensures projects adhere to schedules and deadlines; works simultaneously on multiple projects, independently setting work priorities to meet changing deadlines and scope‑of‑work definitions.
• Performs mechanical and substantive edits, correcting grammar, technical usage, content, and organizational problems.
• Performs proofreading, grammar, and full edits on technical, general‑audience, and administrative documents; may rewrite or produce original writing.
• Composites (compiles and formats) large, complex technical documents using a variety of software and equipment; determines file formats for graphic images and imports and integrates with text; imports and formats tables; reviews final print and web quality and adjusts processes to accommodate changes and resolve issues.
• Prints, assembles, and prepares final print submittals to regulatory agencies; prepares and assembles final electronic submittals; operates associated equipment.
• Creates and uses templates and style sheets to ensure product consistency and quality; tailors and improves templates and style sheets to fit project needs; responsible for helping to update and maintain team templates, checklists, and guidelines.
• Maintains electronic drafts, reviews, finals, and archived files; organizes and retrieves archived files.

• Advanced understanding of the English language and the Chicago Manual of Style.
• Skill and…