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Form of workJob Title: Senior Specialist, Technical Writing
Job Code: 10252
Job Location:Colorado Springs
Job Description: L3Harris Technologies Inc. is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to join our team in supporting Technical Order development activities for the Advanced Tracking and Launch Analsysis System (ATLAS) program. The Technical Writer will be integrated into the program team, working with engineers to gain system understanding to develop Technical Orders documentation.
Essential Functions:
The Techncial Writing Senior Specialist responsibilites include, but are not limited to:
- Create, develop, plan, write and edit documentation for all phases of Technical Order (TO) development in accordance with MIL-STD 38784, TO 00-5-1 and TO 00-5-3 requirements.
- Follow style guides, associated DoD/Mil-Standards for TO production, and TO processes, and understand customer requirements related to writing task assignments.
- Work as part of cross-functional team, made up of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), to accomplish Technical Writing assignments.
- Perform research using technical data and engineering specifications (drawings, A-level specifications, test procedures, etc.) or commercial sources to translate data into user documentation.
- Convert existing technical documentation from Microsoft WORD products into formal technical publishing tool, i.e. Adobe FrameMaker.
- Attend Software demonstrations and work with engineers to learn new system capabilites to update technical documentation as required.
- Coordinate with Trainers and participate in development of Type 1 training packages (lesson plan, student guide, instructor guide, and presentation material) for each TO development task.
Qualifications:
- Ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
- Experience with Technical Writing authoring/publising tools such as Adobe FrameMaker.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Proficient knowledge with Adobe FrameMaker, Illustrator and PhotoShop
- Independently interpret and follow written technical instructions and procedures, as well as the ability to work harmoniously in a team environment with government customers and other contractors.
- Strong technical background, ability to translate technical and SME information into written procedural content as required for Technical Writing task assignments.
- Strong writing, editing, and proof-reading skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Computer proficiency with MS Office applications, Outlook, Word, Visio, and Excel.
- DoD work experience developing and sustaining TO baselines for Air Force / Space Force systems
In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role in Colorado is $53,000 - $98,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
