Technical Writer

Technical Curriculum WriterMELE Associates, Inc. (MELE) maintains a contract with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation (NA-80) Nuclear Emergency Response Team (NEST). MELE requires an exceptional candidate to fill a Technical Curriculum Writer role to support the NEST Program with the following duties:Create and revise interactive and engaging technical education curriculum including course design documents and curriculum documents in support of the NEST objectives.Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts from the National Labs to aid in the production of quality content for courses.Use both creative and technical writing skills to make rigorous and engaging learning content.Support development of NEST training guidelines, program management plan, organization structures, and review and implementation processes.Participate in training experts working group involving federal staff and laboratory training experts.Review all training courses and provide recommendations to ensure consistency with training guidelines.Support the development of interactive training tools.Minimum qualifications include:Must be able to obtain a DOE Q clearanceBachelor's Degree in English, Communications or Technical Writing and work experience in training design, education or related discipline combinedAt least 4 years prior experience developing, planning, and editing technical training programs in the areas of national security, homeland security, nuclear/radiological security, or related fieldKnowledge of U.S. government and industry training guidelines and best practicesEnergetic self-starter who can work independently and coordinate with a variety of government officials, industry personnel, and other stakeholdersProficiency with Microsoft Office software applications including Excel and PowerPointProficiency in Adobe SuiteAbility to prioritize tasks and meet deadlinesExcellent analytical, writing, organizational and communication skillsPreferred qualifications include:Active TS/Q ClearancePrior experience working on international implementation programs that involve the security of nuclear or radiological materialsPrior experience working NNSA implementation programsKnowledge of U.S. Department of Energy training guidelines and best practicesLocation: This is a full-time onsite position in Albuquerque, NM.Salary: Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate's related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.Benefits:Employer-paid employee Medical, Dental and Vision Care.Low-Cost Family Health Care offered.Federal Holidays and three (3) weeks' vacation401(k) with Employer MatchCross-training opportunitiesAbout MELE:With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE's services include national security, intelligence, IT/cybersecurity, facility management and engineering, CBRNE defense and nuclear security, emergency response training/management, and mission and program support.MELE Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.