Technical Editor job at GEM Technologies in Los Alamos, NM
Title: Technical Editor
Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico, Remote
Department: Professional Services
Location
Remote; Los Alamos, NM (LANL)
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
Remote
Department
Professional Services
Job Description:
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Technical Editor to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory! This position is full-time and will be based out of Los Alamos, New Mexico in a remote capacity.
Responsibilities
Edit, format, and quality-check Safety Basis documents, including but not limited to:
Documented Safety Analyses (DSAs)
Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs)
Hazard Analyses and supporting calculations
Safety Evaluation Reports and change packages
Ensure documents comply with applicable DOE orders, standards, and site-specific requirements (e.g., DOE O 420.1, 10 CFR 830).
Improve clarity, organization, and consistency of highly technical material without altering technical intent.
Apply and enforce document standards, templates, style guides, and configuration management requirements.
Coordinate with authors, engineers, and nuclear safety analysts to resolve comments and improve document quality.
Support internal reviews, audits, and readiness activities by preparing documents for approval and submittal.
Track revisions, manage comment resolution, and maintain version control.
Requirements
Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree and 6+ years of relevant experience.
Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
Demonstrated experience editing technical or regulatory documentation.
Strong command of grammar, technical style, and document structure.
Experience working with SMEs in highly regulated environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and document control tools.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple documents and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Comfort working in a highly regulated, compliance-driven environment.
Ability to quickly learn complex technical subject matter.
Desired Skills
Experience editing DOE Safety Basis documents (DSA, TSR, USQ-related documentation).
Familiarity with configuration management and formal document review processes.
About the Site
The NNSA's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a design laboratory responsible for the safety and reliability of the nuclear explosives package in nuclear weapons. This lab possesses unique capabilities in neutron scattering, enhanced surveillance, radiography, and plutonium science and engineering (energy.gov).
ABOUT GEM
GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:
Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.
Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.
Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.
Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.
Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.
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Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico, Remote
Department: Professional Services
Location
Remote; Los Alamos, NM (LANL)
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
Remote
Department
Professional Services
Job Description:
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Technical Editor to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory! This position is full-time and will be based out of Los Alamos, New Mexico in a remote capacity.
Responsibilities
Edit, format, and quality-check Safety Basis documents, including but not limited to:
Documented Safety Analyses (DSAs)
Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs)
Hazard Analyses and supporting calculations
Safety Evaluation Reports and change packages
Ensure documents comply with applicable DOE orders, standards, and site-specific requirements (e.g., DOE O 420.1, 10 CFR 830).
Improve clarity, organization, and consistency of highly technical material without altering technical intent.
Apply and enforce document standards, templates, style guides, and configuration management requirements.
Coordinate with authors, engineers, and nuclear safety analysts to resolve comments and improve document quality.
Support internal reviews, audits, and readiness activities by preparing documents for approval and submittal.
Track revisions, manage comment resolution, and maintain version control.
Requirements
Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree and 6+ years of relevant experience.
Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
Demonstrated experience editing technical or regulatory documentation.
Strong command of grammar, technical style, and document structure.
Experience working with SMEs in highly regulated environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and document control tools.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple documents and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Comfort working in a highly regulated, compliance-driven environment.
Ability to quickly learn complex technical subject matter.
Desired Skills
Experience editing DOE Safety Basis documents (DSA, TSR, USQ-related documentation).
Familiarity with configuration management and formal document review processes.
About the Site
The NNSA's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a design laboratory responsible for the safety and reliability of the nuclear explosives package in nuclear weapons. This lab possesses unique capabilities in neutron scattering, enhanced surveillance, radiography, and plutonium science and engineering (energy.gov).
ABOUT GEM
GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:
Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.
Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.
Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.
Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.
Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.
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