Technical Writer (Editor 3)

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Los Alamos, NM, USA
In-Office
75K-100K Annually
Senior level
Professional Services • Energy • Defense • Industrial
The Role
Edit, format, and quality-check Safety Basis documentation for nuclear and high-hazard facilities. Ensure documents comply with DOE orders, regulations, templates, style guides, and configuration-management requirements. Coordinate with engineers, safety analysts, authors, and subject matter experts to resolve comments and improve clarity without changing technical intent. Track revisions, maintain version control, and prepare documentation for internal reviews, audits, approvals, and submissions.
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Pay RangeUSD $75,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr. About Us

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At Omega Technical Services, every role supports a mission that matters. Whether you're advancing national security, driving innovation in nuclear infrastructure, or supporting critical DOE and DoD operations, you’re part of something bigger here.

Overview

Omega Technical Services is seeking a highly motivated Technical Writer (Editor 3) to support ongoing operations in Los Alamos, NM. 


We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer to support the development, review, and maintenance of Safety Basis documentation for nuclear and high-hazard facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in editing complex technical content, and the ability to collaborate closely with engineers, safety analysts, and subject matter experts. This role is critical to ensuring Safety Basis documents are clear, consistent, compliant, and ready for internal and external review.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

  • Editing, formatting, and quality-checking Safety Basis documents, including but not limited to Documented Safety Analyses (DSAs), Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs), Hazard Analyses and supporting calculations, and Safety Evaluation Reports and change packages. 
  • Ensuring documents comply with applicable DOE orders, standards, and site-specific requirements (e.g., DOE O 420.1, 10 CFR 830).
  • Improving clarity, organization, and consistency of highly technical material without altering technical intent.
  • Applying and enforcing document standards, templates, style guides, and configuration management requirements.
  • Coordinating with authors, engineers, and nuclear safety analysts to resolve comments and improve document quality.
  • Supporting internal reviews, audits, and readiness activities by preparing documents for approval and submittal.
  • Tracking revisions, manage comment resolution, and maintaining version control. 
Education Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Technical Communication, Physical Science, Social Science, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
Qualifications
  • At least 6-8 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience editing technical or regulatory documentation; strong command of grammar, technical style, and document structure.
  • Experience working with SMEs in highly regulated environments.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and document control tools.
  • Demonstrated experience editing technical or regulatory documentation.
  • Strong command of grammar, technical style, and document structure.
  • Experience working with SMEs in highly regulated environments.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and document control tools.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple documents and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Comfortable working in a highly regulated, compliance-driven environment; and ability to quickly learn complex technical subject matter.
  • Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a drug and breath alcohol test, along with a Motor Vehicle Record check.
  • Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance. 
Preferred Qualifications
  • Possession of an active DOE/DoD clearance within the past two (2) years; an Active DOE Q Clearance is preferred. 
  • Previous DOE/NNSA work experience. 
  • Experience editing DOE Safety Basis documents (DSA, TSR, USQ-related documentation).
  • Familiarity with configuration management and formal document review processes.
Work ScheduleShift will be dependent upon customer site discretion. Why Omega Technical Services?

Omega Technical Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a trusted partner to the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and other commercial clients, supporting mission-critical projects that shape national security and technological innovation. Our culture is defined by leadership, initiative, and trust. Our values drive meaningful outcomes and long-term impact.


At Omega Technical Services, you’ll work alongside elite subject matter experts who thrive on being challenged, innovation, and collaboration. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance; short and long term disability insurance; 401(k) with a company match; AD&D insurance, paid time off, and holiday pay.  *Based on eligibility requirements. 


When you join Omega Technical Services, you’re not just starting a job, you’re building a career that honors the past, powers today’s progress, and accelerates the most vital missions of tomorrow.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Omega Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. 

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Technical Communication, Physical Science, Social Science, or a related field
  • At least 6-8 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience editing technical or regulatory documentation
  • Strong command of grammar, technical style, and document structure
  • Experience working with subject matter experts in highly regulated environments
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and document control tools
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple documents and deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to learn complex technical subject matter
  • Ability to work in a regulated, compliance-driven environment
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Satisfactory pre-employment screening, including drug and breath alcohol testing and Motor Vehicle Record check
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance
  • Master's degree
  • Active DOE or DoD clearance within the past two years
  • Active DOE Q Clearance
  • Previous DOE/NNSA work experience
  • Experience editing DOE Safety Basis documents, including DSA, TSR, and USQ-related documentation
  • Familiarity with configuration management and formal document review processes

Omega Technical Services Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Omega Technical Services and has not been reviewed or approved by Omega Technical Services.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is presented as strong, with BlueCross BlueShield PPO and HDHP/HSA options and eligibility starting on the first day for full-time employees. Dental preventive care being fully covered adds to the perceived quality of the core medical package.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) match of up to 6% with immediate vesting is highlighted as a meaningful advantage. This structure signals solid employer support for long-term savings.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Education assistance for approved programs, reportedly up to $5,000 annually, adds a useful development-oriented benefit. This can meaningfully enhance total rewards for employees pursuing certifications or degrees.

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The Company
HQ: Oak Ridge, TN
200 Employees
Year Founded: 1995

What We Do

Omega Technical Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing technical and professional support to the Department of Energy’s Nuclear Security Enterprise. Founded in 1995 by former U.S. Navy submarine reactor operator Tim Trapuzzano, it supports nuclear facility operations throughout the lifecycle, including engineering, design, safety, maintenance, project management, startup, readiness, commissioning, construction, facility modifications, and legacy environmental cleanup at DOE sites nationwide.

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