Communication Specialist I Job at Longenecker & Associates in Los Alamos

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a woman owned small business, has provided technical and management support to the Nuclear Energy Industry for over 30+ years. We have the immediate need for a Communication Specialist I to contribute to the mission of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). LANL is a multidisciplinary research institution dedicated to enhancing national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns.

Los Alamos National Laboratory the premiere science research institution in the United States, is hiring a Project Manager Level 2 to lead projects within our web and UI/UX teams. This role is ideal for a skilled project manager with knowledge and experience working with staff across all the roles within a web development team. You’ll collaborate with hybrid and remote staff across time zones and help manage projects from start to finish to ensure high-quality, timely deliverables.

What You Will Do
Join our world-class team of professional editors at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)! We are looking for an exceptional technical editor to join our Technical Editing and Communications group, which provides multidisciplinary, full-service communications support for organizations and programs at LANL.

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 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.

Education
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in communications, English, or a related field and a minimum of two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment,
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening.
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values
• Ability to obtain a Q Clearance.

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.

You will have solid project management skills that allow you to effectively track and shepherd documents through the review process.

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.

Desired Qualifications:

Industry Knowledge
Experience working with highly technical documents and procedures is a plus.

LANL-specific experience or experience working in a large, complex institution or company is desirable. Experience working on large, multi-agency technical programs is also desirable.

Experience in handling sensitive and classified documents and communications would be advantageous.

Location
This position will be physically located in Los Alamos, NM. You will be required to live within a 2-hour driving commute to the Laboratory.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.