Job Description

TECHNICAL WRITER

Y-12 National Security Complex | Oak Ridge, Tennessee

IT/Cyber BOA• Level 3–4 •Hybrid (On-Site / Telework)

POSITION OVERVIEW

Facility

Y-12 National Security Complex, Oak Ridge, Tennessee (NNSA)

Job Title

Technical Writer

Job Level

Level 3 (Required) | Level 4 (Preferred)

Work Location

Hybrid — New Hope Center (NHC) + Telework

Local Preference

Within 50-mile radius of Oak Ridge, TN (remote/hybrid candidates considered with ability to travel)

Clearance Required

Active Q Clearance or DoD TS

Travel

On-site travel as requested (if not local)

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT — NON-NEGOTIABLE

Candidates MUST hold an active Q Clearance or an equivalent active DoD TS clearance with the ability to reciprocate as a Q. This position supports a classified NNSA nuclear security facility. Candidates without an active clearance will not be considered.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAS)

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related office software
• Technical knowledge across various IT fields
• Research specialist capabilities
• Detail-oriented editing and proofreading
• Clear understanding of audience and ability to tailor written content accordingly
• Proven collaboration record and demonstrated critical thinking
• Complete understanding of proper grammar and syntax
• Capable of composing distinctly unique and original prose independent of Large Language Model (AI) usage

NOTE — AI-INDEPENDENT WRITING

Y-12 explicitly requires that the selected candidate be capable of composing original, independent prose without reliance on AI/LLM tools. This KSA will be evaluated during resume review and may be tested during the capability assessment. Candidates' resumes and writing samples should demonstrate original voice and composition.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the KSAs above, candidates must demonstrate the following technical and project capabilities:

• Demonstrates effective project management skills
• Ability to design and define IT system architecture for integration of multiple platforms, operating systems, and enterprise applications
• Capable of determining systems specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility and system security
• Coordinates design of subsystems and integration of the total system
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve program support deficiencies
• Develops and documents the framework for integration and implementation of changes to technical standards
• Proven record of assisting in the development and management of an architecture governance process

DELIVERABLES

Candidates will be responsible for completing reports and technical documents as directed by the on-site supervisor. Deliverables are defined by the task order and may include technical documentation, IT architecture documentation, standards documents, and periodic status reports.

ABOUT THE WORK LOCATION

The Y-12 National Security Complex is a federally managed facility operated under the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), U.S. Department of Energy, located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Y-12 is a classified production and manufacturing facility supporting the U.S. nuclear deterrent mission. This is a highly regulated, security-conscious environment requiring strict adherence to site policies, clearance protocols, and operational security standards.

Primary work site: New Hope Center (NHC), Oak Ridge, TN. Telework is authorized in combination with on-site presence.

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