Job Description
An experienced professional with a full understanding of specialized area plus working knowledge of related fields. Adept at solving a range of complex problems. Contributes to the development of organization's goals and objectives. Works under limited direction; receives general instructions on new assignments. Work is evaluated upon completion to ensure objectives have been met. Demonstrates good judgment. Determines approach to solutions, plans and schedules activities to accomplish objectives. Must be receptive to coaching, education, and constructive criticism. Must learn to provide effective feedback to others, upward and downward. Responsible for a wide variety of internal and external communications activities, strategic and tactical, conceptual and deliverable. Attains measurable results and improves continuously.
In this role, you will be embedded within a specific laboratory organization to provide technical editing services to subject matter experts, managers, and leaders. You will edit existing technical material and assist in document preparation. The successful candidate will be extremely detail- oriented, with initiative and the ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and tight turnaround times.
Position requires a bachelors degree in communications, journalism, English, business and a minimum five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Technical Knowledge: You will have a thorough knowledge of English grammar and punctuation, as well as extensive experience in technical editing and writing. You will have demonstrated expertise in evaluating technical documents to determine the needed level and depth of edit based on multiple factors,
including length, complexity, structure, and deadline. You must have experience performing a variety of levels of edit, ranging from basic copy to substantive editing, on highly specialized technical documents. You must also have the ability to learn and comprehend new technical concepts and terminology.
Communication Skills: You will have demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication, problem solving, and customer service and interpersonal skills.
Work Management and Customer Service: You must possess the ability to work on multiple, sometimes conflicting, deliverables and deadlines in a high-pressure work environment where priorities frequently shift. The ability to work effectively within a team and with a variety of technical personnel and managers is essential. You must have ability to maintain professional and courteous interactions with team members, technical personnel both inside and outside the assigned organization, and a range of managers internal and external to the Laboratory
Tools and Systems: You will possess medium to advanced proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat. A solid understanding of Word styles and templates and PowerPoint-specific formatting is also required.
This is a hybrid position but you will be required to travel to LANL when needed, looking for candidates within two hours of the laboratory to be considered. Please submit a cover letter and an active Q clearance would be preferred, but must be able to obtain a Q clearance, applicants will be asked to perform editing and formatting tests.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN TO APPLY.
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VAS Human Resources @ 803-644-0070
Mon. - Fri. 9am - 4pm
237 High Gate Loop
Aiken, SC 29803
Value Added Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a drug-free work environment.
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