Job Title: Specialist Technical Writer
Job Code: 23401
Job Location: Colorado Springs Colorado
Job Description: L3Harris Technologies Inc. is seeking a Technical Writer Specialist to join our team in supporting the Space Surveillance Telescope (SST) program on the Maintenance of Space Situational Awareness Integrated Capabilities (MOSSAIC) contract.
Essential Functions:
- Strong written editorial and verbal skills to create documentation for all phases of Technical Order (TO) development and sustainment process in accordance with MILSTDs TO 005 series contract governing artifacts style guide and customer requirements related to writing task assignments
- Solid knowledge and understanding of engineering specifications to include engineering drawings Alevel specifications and test procedures to extrapolate required technical data to integrate into end user technical publications
- Work as part of crossfunctional team made up of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to accomplish technical writing assignments
- Perform research using technical data or commercial sources and coordinate with system engineers to support technical writing task assignments
- Convert noneditable TOs into Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) format using structured authoring software tagging environment
- Ability to multitask prioritize and be selfmotivated to meet project timelines and deadlines
- Computer proficiency with MS Office applications especially Outlook Word and Excel as well as editorial usage of Adobe Pro for PDF file manipulation
Qualifications:
- Active SECRET security clearance
- Bachelors Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
- Preferred prior relevant experience would consist of technical documentation development in accordance with MILSTDs TO 005 series contract governing artifacts etc.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- 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 subject matter expert information into written procedural content as required for technical writing task assignments
- Knowledge of SGML and Extensible Markup Language (XML) tagging environment
- Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat PDF software
- DoD work experience developing and sustaining TO baselines for Air Force and Space Force weapon systems
In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role is $62000 $115000 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 companypaid 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority