Senior Technical Writing/Editing Specialist
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Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Technical Writing/Editing Specialist to support the NE-NL Logistics & Maintenance Division (NLMJ), Joint Nuclear Weapons Publications System (JNWPS) Team. This role involves drafting, editing, and managing technical publications, ensuring compliance with established standards, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to maintain high-quality documentation.
Key Responsibilities
• Adhere to the Government Printing Office Style Manual, JNWPS Continuity Book, and Technical Publication 1-1.
• Draft and edit publications for inclusion in JNWPS.
• Provide draft publications for Comment and Review, Consolidating Comments, and Final Product Review processes.
• Assist in resolving issues with JNWPS content.
• Collaborate effectively with JNWPS management to complete assignments.
• Support project officers during review and finalization processes.
• Create and maintain in-house documentation such as checklists, logs (SIPR, DIAMONDS, Customer Conversation), and quality assurance checks.
• Upload technical publications to DIAMONDS.
• Prepare, reproduce, distribute, and track media products.
• Coordinate with JNWPS counterparts across DTRA and external organizations.
• Initiate and update reference and 'How to...' materials; document conversations as needed.
• Submit trouble tickets as required.
• Provide editorial support for meetings and correspondence.
• Conduct CD burn and distribution via ARL Safe.
• Maintain the Publication Requirement Table for all accounts.
• Maintain the Technical Publication tracking system.
Required Qualifications
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and task-driven.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in technical writing and editing in a government or defense environment.
• Ability to obtain a DOE L clearance.
Preferred Skills
• Experience with JNWPS or similar technical publication systems.
• Familiarity with DIAMONDS and SIPR systems.
• Ability to support and coordinate technical documentation processes across multiple teams.
CIYIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all Qualified Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Disability Status, Protected Veteran Status or any other Characteristic Protected by Law.