Technical Writer & Editor

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is seeking a Technical Writer & Editor to join our team. This position is full-time and will be located in Livermore, CA.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, English, or Journalism and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience editing documents and managing their development.
• Experience with common office software, such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

Clearance Level Required:
Uncleared - Must be able to obtain and maintain a Clearance

Per Diem / Travel Authorized:
To Be Determined

Overview:

• Write, compile, and edit highly technical documentation of critical importance for nuclear deterrence programs, working with a team of Technical Writers and Editors to see that the content meets the needs of intended audiences.
• Use your knowledge of document management best practices to manage information flow between Production Realization Teams (PRTs), customers, and management.
• Provide timely formatting and editing of assembly procedures, documents, presentations, and articles to ensure quality.
• Provide information storage locations for minutes, action items, decisions, and memos.
• Create editorial calendars and timelines to ensure that deliverables are produced to meet customer’s needs.
• Gather accomplishments, produce monthly reports, prepare and edit documentation, ensure requirements are met, and assist with presentations for program reviews.
• Collaborate with coworkers, subject matter experts, and management to see that document editing expectations are met and that a collegial and professional atmosphere is maintained throughout the document’s lifecycle.

Clearance & Citizenship Requirement:

• To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
• Due to the nature of the work, a U.S. Citizenship is required.

Desired Skills:

• Experience developing, planning, writing, and editing technical reports, factsheets, and presentations.
• Experience creating and managing editorial calendars that require collaboration with subject matter experts, multiple management levels, and peers.
• Experience with large file management systems and adhering to document sharing policies.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat and other Adobe Creative suite software.
• Proven ability to form positive customer relationships and develop document processes and procedures.
• Intermediate expertise with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, and the ability to learn other MS Office software.

About the Site:

The NNSA's Sandia National Laboratories' California Campus, located in Livermore, California, provides essential science and technology to resolve the nation’s most challenging security issues. Many of these challenges — like energy resources, transportation, immigration, ports, and more — surfaced early in the state of California, providing Sandia-California with a special opportunity to participate in the first wave of solutions to important national problems. (sandia.gov).

About GEM:

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 29 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.

At the core of our operations is our guiding philosophy: our partnership, your success. We believe in the power of collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success. We partner with our clients to solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions. We partner with our communities to promote well-being by investing in local schools and non-profit organizations. We partner with our employees and remain committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace.

BENEFITS: 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 highly 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.

COMPENSATION: GEM does not publish salary ranges on external job boards; all ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges. GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience.