Technical Writer (Editor 3)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026.
Pay Range
USD $75,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.About Us
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Overview
Omega Technical Services is seeking a highly motivated Technical Writer (Editor 3) to support ongoing operations in Los Alamos, NM.
We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer to support the development, review, and maintenance of Safety Basis documentation for nuclear and high-hazard facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in editing complex technical content, and the ability to collaborate closely with engineers, safety analysts, and subject matter experts. This role is critical to ensuring Safety Basis documents are clear, consistent, compliant, and ready for internal and external review.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Editing, formatting, and quality-checking Safety Basis documents, including but not limited to Documented Safety Analyses (DSAs), Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs), Hazard Analyses and supporting calculations, and Safety Evaluation Reports and change packages.
- Ensuring documents comply with applicable DOE orders, standards, and site-specific requirements (e.g., DOE O 420.1, 10 CFR 830).
- Improving clarity, organization, and consistency of highly technical material without altering technical intent.
- Applying and enforcing document standards, templates, style guides, and configuration management requirements.
- Coordinating with authors, engineers, and nuclear safety analysts to resolve comments and improve document quality.
- Supporting internal reviews, audits, and readiness activities by preparing documents for approval and submittal.
- Tracking revisions, manage comment resolution, and maintaining version control.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Technical Communication, Physical Science, Social Science, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
Qualifications
- At least 6-8 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 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.
- 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 and ability to manage multiple documents and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Comfortable working in a highly regulated, compliance-driven environment; and ability to quickly learn complex technical subject matter.
- Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a drug and breath alcohol test, along with a Motor Vehicle Record check.
- Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Possession of an active DOE/DoD clearance within the past two (2) years; an Active DOE Q Clearance is preferred.
- Previous DOE/NNSA work experience.
- Experience editing DOE Safety Basis documents (DSA, TSR, USQ-related documentation).
- Familiarity with configuration management and formal document review processes.
Work Schedule
Shift will be dependent upon customer site discretion.Why Omega Technical Services?
Omega Technical Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a trusted partner to the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and other commercial clients, supporting mission-critical projects that shape national security and technological innovation. Our culture is defined by leadership, initiative, and trust. Our values drive meaningful outcomes and long-term impact.
At Omega Technical Services, you’ll work alongside elite subject matter experts who thrive on being challenged, innovation, and collaboration. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance; short and long term disability insurance; 401(k) with a company match; AD&D insurance, paid time off, and holiday pay. *Based on eligibility requirements.
When you join Omega Technical Services, you’re not just starting a job, you’re building a career that honors the past, powers today’s progress, and accelerates the most vital missions of tomorrow.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Omega Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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