Specialist Technical Writing (COS) (Top Secret)

Company: L3Harris Technologies
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: February 10, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Specialist, Technical WritingJob Code: 20285Job Location: - Colorado Springs, ColoradoJob Description: -L3Harris Technologies Inc. is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to join our team in supporting Technical Order (TO) development activities for a portfolio of systems under the Combat Mission Systems Support (CMSS) contract. - The Technical Writer will be integrated into the program team, working with engineers to gain system understanding to develop TOs for Operations, Maintenance, and Setup/Teardown. - TO development activities include capturing new technologies and capabilities in new documents, as well as integrating updated data into routine sustainment updates on existing documents. -Essential Functions: - Create, develop, plan, write and edit documentation for all phases of TO development and sustainment in accordance with MIL-STDs, TO 00-5 series references, and all other military and Space Force (SF) compliance directives

• Perform research using technical data and engineering specifications (engineering drawings, A-level specifications, test procedures, etc.) or commercial sources and translate data into user documentation
• Work as part of cross-functional team, made up of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), to accomplish technical writing assignments
• Ability to follow style guides, templates, Process Directives (PD), and other associated Department of Defense (DoD)/Military standards for TO production and TO processes
• Understand customer requirements related to writing task assignments
• Coordinate with Technical Trainers and participate in development of Type 1 training packages (Lesson Plan, Student Guide, Instructor Guide, Course Syllabus, and presentation material) for each TO development taskQualifications: -
• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance, with ability to obtain TS/SCI
• Bachelor's 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
• Available to travel to support TO Certification/Verification events, as needed -Preferred Additional Skills:
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Experience with Technical Writing Publishing tools (Adobe FrameMaker or similar tool)
• Extensive working knowledge with Adobe FrameMaker and Illustrator
• Proficient with MS Office applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Visio, Excel, and Outlook)
• Familiarity with the TO development processes
• Experience working on or maintaining SF SATCOM systems
• 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 with the ability to translate technical and SME information into consistent and accurate written procedural content
• Strong writing, editing, and proof-reading skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• DoD and/or Military work experienceIn compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado is $71.500 - $132,500. 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.

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