Senior Technical Editor

OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Senior Technical Editor to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
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L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts.

L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.

The main duties include, but are not limited to:

• Writing, editing, and managing task teams of publishing personnel to publish documents,
• Analyzing and evaluating information to design and create effective, high-visibility communications with intended audiences, ensuring that critical deadlines are met,
• Developing and upholding SRS standards of quality and reputation,
• Develops and follows through with SRS publishing standards,
• Ability to market Publications services,
• Lead the development and communication of functional requirements for nuclear material accounting software that meets customer and user needs.
• Organizes, leads and communicates acceptance testing of nuclear material accounting software based on defined requirements
• Serves as an expert on nuclear material accounting software
• Support Department of Energy / National Nuclear Security Administration sites in their implementation of nuclear material accounting software
• Provide helpdesk support for LANMAS software
• Responsible for developing and providing training of editorial standards to peers and customers,
• Create effective, high-visibility SRS communications,
• Must be qualified to research, analyze, and evaluate raw technical information related to SRS activities,
• Design, create, write, edit and publish materials related to SRS activities, to ensure that publications support the accurate reputation and image of SRS,
• Compile, consolidate, analyze, evaluate, and research materials submitted for publication,
• Determine best style, format, and language to convey information to intended audiences,
• Educate, consult, and market Publication Services to customers. Develop and provide information and training of SRS editorial standards and products,
• Apprise peers and customers of standards and trends,
• Determine and match customer needs with available resources,
• Negotiate and develop schedules,
• Analyze and determine organizational direction and technology trends,
• Establish new methods for developing and processing documents as needed,
• Consult with organizations and personnel involved in submitting, processing, and distributing classified materials.

• BS/BA in Technical Communications, English, Business or related discipline and 5-7 years related experience,
• OR AS and 8-10 years related experience,
• OR 10+ years directly related experience Education and/or experience in a technical field desirable.

• Understanding of and ability to communicate technical information required.
• Requires experience with Local Area Nuclear Material Accounting Software (LANMAS).
• Knowledge of publications process/electronic publishing.
• Use of mark-up techniques, layout design, templates, and desktop publishing computers/software.
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements (details below).
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A co revalues.

• Previous experience on DOE sites and programs.
• Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.
• Experience in developing requirements for software.
• Experien…