Classified Technical Editor

Requisition Id 13012 

Overview: 

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,000 people! Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation.  

 

The Fuel Cycle Analysis (FCA) Group seeks an applicant to help develop and revise analytic products within the nuclear non-proliferation/nuclear security arena. The applicant will be responsible for the technical editing of written products and briefings and ensuring overall compliance with directives from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and the Department of Energy (DOE). The FCA Group operates under the Field Intelligence Operations Division within the National Security Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. 

 

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

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Review products for logic, clarity, and consistency to ensure products conform to publication standards and that language is consistent with prescribed ODNI and DOE style guides and specialized vocabulary of subject matter fields. 

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Prepare products, including referencing and formatting, to meet ICD 203, 206, and 501 requirements, also ensuring products adhere to grammar and style guidelines. 

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Act as a resource and liaison in the publication and dissemination of products, including submitting and tracking product release requests. 

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Work with authors to revise products for narrative organization and assist in coordinating external reviews. 

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Maintain a strong dedication to the implementation of the Directorate’s values and ethics. 

 

Basic Qualifications:

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BS in English, communications, journalism, a science, or other related field. 

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At least two years’ experience in technical editing scientific or analytic tradecraft products. 

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If applicant is not familiar with ICD requirements, training will be provided. 

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Verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team environment. 

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Ability to work on multiple tasks at a time. 

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Ability to proofread, edit, format, and correct text for style and accuracy. 

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Advanced knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office Suite software. 

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Experience in or the ability to learn analytic tradecraft standards for producing intelligence related products. 

 

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