Technical Editor

Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is seeking an onsite Technical Editor to support our team at the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

What You Will Do:
* Join a world-class team of professional editors at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)!
* Support the Technical Editing and Communications group, which provides multidisciplinary, full-service communications support for organizations and programs at LANL.
* Be embedded within a specific Laboratory organization to provide technical editing services to subject matter experts, managers, and leaders.
* Edit existing technical material and assist in document preparation.
* Utilize knack for extreme detail-orientedness.
* Use initiative and the ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and tight turnaround times.

Note:

Please submit a cover letter - applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Applicants will be asked to perform editing and formatting tests.
An active Q clearance would be ideal, but the ability to obtain a Q clearance is a requirement.
Location: This position will be physically located in Los Alamos, NM. You will be required to live within a 2-hour driving commute to the Laboratory.

* This position requires a bachelor's degree in communications, English, or a related field and a minimum of two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Must have thorough knowledge of English grammar and punctuation, as well as extensive experience in technical editing and writing.
* Must have demonstrated expertise in evaluating technical documents to determine the needed level and depth of edit based on multiple factors, including length, complexity, structure, and deadline.
* Must have the experience performing a variety of levels of edit, ranging from basic copy to substantive editing, on highly specialized technical documents.
* Must have the ability to learn and comprehend new technical concepts and terminology.
* Must have excellence in written and oral communication, problem solving, and customer service and interpersonal skills.
* Must have solid project management skills that allow you to effectively track and shepherd documents through the review process.
* Must possess the ability to work on multiple, sometimes conflicting, deliverables and deadlines in a high-pressure work environment where priorities frequently shift.
* Must have the ability to work effectively within a team and with a variety of technical personnel and managers.
* Must have ability to maintain professional and courteous interactions with team members, technical personnel both inside and outside the assigned organization, and a range of managers internal and external to the Laboratory.
* Must have proficient knowledge using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
* Must have a solid understanding of Word styles and templates and PowerPoint-specific formatting.

* Experience working with highly technical documents and procedures is a plus.
* LANL-specific experience or experience working in a large, complex institution or company is desirable. Experience working on large, multi-agency technical programs is also desirable.
* Experience in handling sensitive and classified documents and communications would be advantageous.

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HRDepartment@plan-sys.com, or by dialing 703-575-8400.