Senior Technical Editor

Spectra Tech, Inc. is hiring for a Senior Technical Editor in Aiken, South Carolina

Writing, editing, and managing task teams of publishing personnel to publish documents. Analyzing and evaluating information to design and create effective, high-visibility communications with intended audiences, ensuring that critical deadlines are met. Developing and upholding standards of quality and reputation. Develops and follows through with publishing standards. Ability to market Publications services. Responsible for developing and providing training of editorial standards to peers and customers.

Create effective, high-visibility communications. Design, create, write, edit, and publish materials to ensure that publications support the accurate reputation and image of the organization. Must be qualified to research, analyze, and evaluate raw technical information.

* Compile, consolidate, analyze, evaluate, and research materials submitted for publication. Determine best style, format, and language to convey information to intended audiences.
* Educate, consult, and market Publication Services to customers. Develop and provide information and training of editorial standards and products. Apprise peers and customers of standards and trends.
* Determine and match customer needs with available resources. Negotiate and develop schedules.
* Analyze and determine organizational direction and technology trends.
* Establish new methods for developing and processing documents as needed.
* Consult with organizations and personnel involved in submitting, processing, and distributing classified materials.

A 40 hour work week is scheduled. Various work schedules may be utilized including:

• 5/8s (8 hour/day; five days per week)
• 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week)
• 9/80s (9 hours/day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB)

Work week excludes holidays. Each workday has a 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager.

Education & Experience/Skills:
BS/BA in Technical Communications, English, Business or related discipline and 5-7 years related experience. OR AS and 8-10 years related experience OR 10+ years directly related experience. Education and/or experience in a technical field desirable.

Understanding of and ability to communicate technical information required. Knowledge of publications process/electronic publishing; technical expertise of processes. Use of mark-up techniques, layout design, templates, and desktop publishing computers/software. Excellent verbal and writing skills.

Area Security Access: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" security clearance. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments.

Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.

At Spectra Tech, Inc., our recruitment team is powered by real people in real time-personally reviewing every application with care and integrity. We take pride in identifying and recruiting top-tier talent while maintaining full alignment with federal regulations, EEOC standards, and fair hiring practices that reflect our commitment to excellence and equity

Spectra Tech, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We are also an E-verify employer.