Technical Writer / Editor / Research Analyst

Location:    Germantown, Maryland

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with engineers, scientists, and others to create, revise, and edit technical documents and deliverables.
• Develop and write presentations, reports, briefing papers, and other products to support various programs and clients.
• Be proficient in writing and reviewing complex technical documents in subject areas related to environment, health, safety, and security.
• Provide lead support on internal controls, Financial Manager’s Financial Integrity Act, and Agency Financial Report coordination.
• Write technical information in easily understandable language.
• Work independently on assigned topic(s) with support from a Project Lead and Technical Editor.
• Contact subject matter experts when necessary for additional details.
• Manage multiple document projects at the same time, under challenging environment and response schedules.
• Maintain initiative, flexibility, and cooperation in a team environment

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree preferred, with 2–5 years of experience in the fields of Engineering/Science with an emphasis on health, safety, and security; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Excellent research skills.
• Proficiency in the development and revision of Standard Operating Procedures that require a broad range of technical expertise.
• Demonstrated writing and editing skills in the creation of documents, plans, procedures, and proposals.
• Ability to work with subject matter experts to obtain technical information and modify/translate it for a non-technical audience for clear, precise communication products.
• Extensive experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced word processing using Microsoft Word, as well as Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Willingness and ability to work directly with clients in an environment that changes rapidly and requires occasional long hours.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work independently.
• Able to sit for extended periods and perform work in an office environment, including extensive use of computers.
• Department of Energy (DOE) site access will require the qualified candidate be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance. The candidate’s written consent to conduct a background check for the purposes of obtaining a security clearance will be required as a condition of employment.
• Pre-employment testing for the absence of any illegal substances will be conducted as a requirement for obtaining a security clearance and access to DOE sites. The candidate’s written consent to conduct such a test will be required as a condition of employment.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and understanding of the Department of Energy.
• Self-directed and able to define and achieve goals with little supervision.



Please e-mail your résumé to:

javiles@projectenhancement.com


Or FAX it to:

240-686-3959


Equal Opportunity Employer/AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules.)