Technical Writer & Editor, Knowledge Management - Hybrid

About Sandia:

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting‑edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co‑workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten‑hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part‑time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World‑changing technologies. Life‑changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

* These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

Are you a Technical Writer ready to join Sandia and make an impact on critical technical communications? If so, Organization 03241, Global Security and Stockpile Systems Knowledge Management, is currently seeking a Technical Writer and Editor to join their dynamic team!

The selected candidate will provide essential support to mission partners across Sandia Laboratory. One will work independently while supporting technical staff, demonstrating agility in addressing, negotiating, prioritizing, and scheduling multiple requests to ensure timely submissions from authors and content providers meeting partner expectations.

The successful candidate will be an effective collaborator, results‑oriented, committed to group success, possess strong analytical skills, and can translate insights into actionable outcomes. They can effectively partner with other Technical Writers and Editors and Information Management Professionals to serve the needs through collaboration and teaming.

On any given day, one may be called upon to:

• Write, edit, and/or rewrite technical content, including publications, manuals, presentations, and other materials, to effectively communicate technical procedures, research findings, and advancements to internal and external audiences
• Ensure document requirements are met, and are clear, concise, and understandable to its intended audience, both present and future
• Work to standard; educate and assist customers and collaborate with coworkers
• Exercise quality control over documents
• Interpret and coordinate documentation and communication policies and procedures
• Facilitate documentation configuration and records management

This position requires regular engagement with classified materials.

The selected applicant can work a combination of onsite and offsite work. The selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location when necessary.

Salary Range:

$62,400 - $140,600

* Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require:

• A Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or a relevant field, plus 3 years' related experience in technical writing and editing; or equivalent experience (no degree +10 years) and achievements that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance

Qualifications We Desire:

• A Master's degree in, English, Journalism, or a relevant field
• Experience with PRIME, PDM Link, and/or Share Point
• Proven experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Developing style guides
• Supporting technical initiatives and policies
• Working with classified or sensitive information
• Compiling and editing presentations
• Familiarity with configuration management best practices related to information management
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word)
• An active DOE Q‑level security clearance; or…