Writer, SRS NNSA Mission Performance

15-Apr-2024

National Nuclear Security Administration

9249BR

Who We Are

As the Savannah River Site's management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation's nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable wasteforms.

The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer - and you can, too.

What You'll Do in This Position

Provide editorial support for short-term and long-term publications projects such as abstracts, technical papers, strategic plans, research projects, publications consultation, document design, and process coordination. The tasks include, but are not limited to, writing, editing, and managing document publication by analyzing and evaluating information to design effective communications for the intended audiences. In addition, requires project coordination with illustrators, technical information personnel, offsite and onsite printers, photographers, and the customers. At times the customer must be educated about format choices, software use, publication practices, tasks that must be accomplished to meet deadlines, requirements on in-depth editing and document composition, and the limitations associated with those items.-Maintain a knowledge of and apprise customers of publication trends. Negotiate reasonable deadlines to meet the customer's needs within available resources. Monitor progress of publications process. Identify and recommend publishing technology upgrades. Analyze most appropriate technology for customer requirements. Review and evaluate quality of documents produces. Check and recheck work performed in the production of a document. Ensure clarity, conciseness, accuracy, completeness, and readability of information for intended audiences by determining audience needs, analyzing input, verifying consistency of input, and identifying and resolving problems. Identify and resolve problems related to publishing documents. Schedule and prioritize publications workflow with peers, customers, and support groups. Plan/manage production process with customers, peers, and support groups. Determine needs; arrange for resource support; establish milestones and schedule resources; monitor progress. Consolidate large amounts of information to attain standardization, consistency, and flow. May be responsible for compiling data such as the SRNS monthly abstracts collection. Must edit/write and organize the information from as many as 200 diverse resources. Information is compiled from manuals, slides, posters, manuscripts, and reports that have been approved for release to the public.

Security Clearance Information

SRNS is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with SRNS may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Clearance Required to Perform Job

Q

Qualifications We Require

High School Diploma, GED, or other equivalent State Credential

Other Qualifications

Ability to obtain and maintain Q level security clearance.

Qualifications We Desire

College degree in technical communications, Education, English or related discipline preferred.
Knowledge of publications process/electronic publishing; technical expertise of SRS processes preferred. Use of mark-up techniques, layout design, templates, and desktop publishing computers/software.
Excellent verbal, writing, and editing skills.
Command of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and other word processing software.
Ability to interpret a wide range of highly technical information and summarize in a manner suitable for multiple audiences.
Ability to manage multiple projects with limited supervision.
Experience in the nuclear industry, business communications, or similar field.

What We Offer

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Benefits team is constantly assessing trends in the benefits area to provide the best possible services to our workforce. We ensure high quality outcomes of each service provider by consistent monitoring and oversite for positive results. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Your SRNS Health & Welfare benefits provide peace of mind and financial protection for you and your family. Some of the Benefits offered to full service employees include:

- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Employer paid life insurance with buy up options
- Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Various wellness programs
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Discounts and other supplemental benefits

SRNS employees are critical to the success of SRNS, all while making the world a safer place. The work that we do every day makes a difference.

Standards of Excellence

The SRNS vision states that we will "be the standard of excellence in nuclear materials management by delivering knowledge, innovation and experience." This is underpinned by the recognition that everything we do relies on our employees and how they demonstrate the SRNS Standards of Excellence every day.

Built on the foundation of safety and security, each employee is expected to:
Model Excellence by demonstrating the highest standards and values in work and promoting them within the organization and to the customer.
Deliver Results by meeting customer expectations to ensure objectives, goals and deadlines are met while being good stewards of resources.
Energize and Recognize Teams through growing organizational strength and recognizing continued excellence.
Build Relationships by developing relationships with coworkers and customers to foster a respectful workplace.
Shape the Future by creating a diverse, innovative and integrated workforce that fosters mission success and company growth.

Note:

SRNS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. SRNS is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, you may contact us by phone at 803-952-8207, or by e-mail at hrrecruiting@srs.gov.

Job Expires

24-Apr-2024