Technical Curriculum Writer

About the role

MELE Associates, Inc. (MELE) supports the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation (NA-80) Nuclear Emergency Response Team (NEST) through this full-time onsite position in Albuquerque, NM.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise interactive and engaging technical education curriculum, including course design documents and curriculum documents in support of the NEST objectives.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts from the National Labs to produce quality content for courses.
• Use creative and technical writing skills to develop rigorous and engaging learning content.
• Support development of NEST training guidelines, program management plan, organization structures, and review and implementation processes.
• Participate in a training experts working group involving federal staff and laboratory training experts.
• Review all training courses and provide recommendations to ensure consistency with training guidelines.
• Support the development of interactive training tools.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain a DOE Q clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, or Technical Writing, combined with work experience in training design, education, or a related discipline.
• At least 4 years of prior experience developing, planning, and editing technical training programs in national security, homeland security, nuclear/radiological security, or a related field.
• Knowledge of U.S. government and industry training guidelines and best practices.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate with government officials, industry personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite.
• Strong analytical, writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/Q Clearance.
• Prior experience working on international implementation programs involving the security of nuclear or radiological materials.
• Prior experience working on NNSA implementation programs.
• Knowledge of U.S. Department of Energy training guidelines and best practices.

Benefits

• Employer-paid employee Medical, Dental, and Vision Care.
• Low-cost family health care options.
• Federal holidays and three weeks’ vacation.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Cross-training opportunities.

About MELE

With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE serves U.S. federal and international agencies, including the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. The company specializes in national security, intelligence, IT/cybersecurity, facility management and engineering, CBRNE defense and nuclear security, emergency response training/management, and mission and program support.