Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Technical Editor
Career Insights for Editor
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on national data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
An Editor reviews stories, reports or manuscripts, makes corrections, and works with writers to improve content and structure of writing. Plans and coordinates material to be included in publications. Works with print material or website content. May specialize in copy editing (careful review of text for errors) or other types of editing; may work as an executive editor with authority to approve publications and contracts.
$57,092 / year median in the U.S.
-19% projected decline
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 and has been approved for work in a remote capacity. Responsibilities Support the development, review, and maintenance of Safety Basis documentation for nuclear and high-hazard facilities. Edit, format, and quality-check technical and regulatory documents, including: Documented Safety Analyses (DSAs) Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs) Hazard Analyses Supporting calculations Safety Evaluation Reports Change packages Ensure documentation complies with applicable DOE orders, standards, and site-specific requirements, including DOE O 420.1 and 10 CFR 830. Improve clarity, organization, consistency, and readability of highly technical material without changing technical intent. Apply and enforce document standards, templates, style guides, and configuration management requirements. Collaborate with authors, engineers, nuclear safety analysts, and subject matter experts 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. Work closely with technical SMEs in a highly regulated, compliance-driven environment. Learn and understand complex technical subject matter. Requirements Education & Years of Experience- Bachelor's Degree in English, journalism, technical communication, or a physical/social science 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.
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.