Cleared Senior/Principal Technical Writer & Editor for Joint Nuclear Weapons Publications, Onsite

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Technical Writer and Editor to join our team, responsible for the development, coordination, publication, and maintenance of Joint Nuclear Weapons Publication System (JNWPS) technical publications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, publish, and manage updates to various JNWPS manuals that cover maintenance, testing, and handling procedures for nuclear weapons and related items.
• Utilize Structured FrameMaker and other Adobe products to execute these tasks effectively.
• Collaborate directly with system and field engineers in the preparation of associated manuals.
• Employ succinct writing skills to distill complex operations into clear and concise procedural steps while adhering to a highly constrained formatting structure, with a strong emphasis on detail and quality.
• Participate in formal reviews conducted by the Laboratory and Joint Task Group to validate JNWPS manual procedures, incorporating feedback from stakeholders to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Occasionally contribute to other technical documents in support of department operations and weapon design activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus 5 years of technical writing experience.
• Experience in desktop publishing and illustration/editing software (e.g. FrameMaker, PTC Abortext, MadCap Flare, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop).
• Demonstrated experience in developing professional technical manuals and performing technical editing.
• Active DOE Q or equivalent DoD clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Sigma 15, which may require a polygraph test.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, experience, or familiarity with DoD nuclear weapon maintenance operations and nuclear weapon design and production.
• Familiarity with the Joint Nuclear Weapons Publication System (JNWPS).
• Experience in writing and developing DoD technical orders (TOs), interactive electronic technical manuals (IETMs), or equivalent documentation.
• Proficiency in embedding graphics, video, and pro-E/Creo models into technical documents.
• Proficiency in Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and familiarity with Structured FrameMaker, SGML, XML, or DITA.
• Familiarity with the Government Publishing Office (GPO) Style Manual, Chicago Manual of Style, or equivalent standards.
• Experience in estimating and negotiating timelines while prioritizing competing tasks based on customer and team priorities.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a highly structured environment with established guidelines and standards.
• Ability to handle pressure and provide real-time feedback during validation processes.
• Willingness to undertake some domestic and international travel as required.