Technical Writer & Editor (Early/Mid) - Telecommute

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

Do you enjoy translating technical information into concise, understandable language? If so, you could be the Technical Writer and Editor we are seeking to join our team!

Organization 03644, R&D/Mission Communications, is currently seeking a Technical Writer.

On any given day, one may be called upon to:

• Exercise quality control over documents intended for external distribution
• Interpret and administer documentation and communication policies and procedures
• Serve as classified or unclassified review officials, as certified
• Implement documentation configuration management
• Provide line technical writing and editing support

This position is eligible for telecommuting and the selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location when necessary.

$56,100 - $125,400

• Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

• A Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a relevant field, plus 3 years related experience; or equivalent experience and/or achievements that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the job
• Experience in Technical Writing and Editing
• An active DOE Q-level security clearance; or other equivalent active security clearance such as DOD Top Secret

• The ability to manage multiple, competing prerogatives
• The ability to work well with minimal direction, coordinate projects with various teams, and work independently to complete long-term projects
• Proficiency in PTC Creo version 8 and Windchill PDMLink
• The demonstrated ability to model behaviors that reflect Sandia's core values
• Knowledge of Sandia’s science and technology, and programmatic directions and requirements
• Experience conducting research, investigating, and analyzing alternative solutions, and recommending solutions to problems
• Knowledge of Sandia and U.S Department of Energy and Department of Defense publication policies, practices, and procedures, including copyright laws
• Knowledge of standard theories, principles, and practices of technical editing and science writing
• The ability to write and edit operational, instructional, and web based and/or multimedia publications
• Strong cross-disciplinary skills in developing communication products, including graphic design, website development and administration, and databases
• Demonstrated project management knowledge and experience coordinating publication projects, including establishing and maintaining budgets and schedules, and experience balancing the demands of multiple work priorities and customers, while working optimally under pressure

R&D/Mission Communications, 03644, supports a variety of communication needs for Centers 00600 and 00800, and Division 01000 and 10000. The matrixed communication professionals in this department support writing, editing, and communication strategy needs for Advanced Science & Technology, Independent Audit, Ethics & Business Conduct, Integrated Supply Chain Management, Product & Product Management, ES&H, Emergency Management, and Supply Chain among others.

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

This Limited Term Employee (LTE) position is a temporary position for one year term, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to a maximum of seven years.

Individuals in LTE positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance.