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L3Harris Technologies · 22 hours ago

Lead, Technical Writer

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an experienced Lead, Technical Writer to manage technical writing responsibilities across the Resilient Missile Warning & Missile Tracking (RMWT) Ground Management & Integration (GMI) contract. The Lead Technical Writer is responsible for overseeing and directing the creation, development, planning, writing, and editing of documentation for all phases of Technical Order (TO) development and sustainment in accordance with MIL-STDs and other compliance directives.

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Responsibilities

Assign tasks to technical writers, monitor progress, and provide mentorship and training to ensure project timelines and quality standards are met
Manage the budget for all technical writing projects, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and effectively
Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring that all deadlines are met and that any potential delays are communicated and mitigated
Create, develop, plan, write, and edit documentation for all phases of TO development
Ensure all documentation adheres to MIL-STDs, TO 00-5 series, and other AF compliance directives
Develop and/or follow style guides, associated MIL-STDs for TO production, and TO processes while understanding customer requirements related to writing task assignments
Utilize extensive knowledge and understanding of engineering specifications (drawings, A-level specifications, test procedures, etc.) to translate technical data into user documentation
Work as part of a cross-functional team, including Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), to accomplish technical writing assignments
Perform thorough research using technical data or commercial sources and coordinate with system engineers to support technical writing tasks
Manage on-time deliveries of all contract deliverables
Multitask, prioritize, and be self-motivated to meet project timelines and deadlines

Qualification

MIL-STDs complianceTechnical writingTeam managementAdobe AcrobatStructured authoring toolsEditing skillsProofing skillsDoD work experienceWriting skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
Active Secret security clearance

Preferred

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
Strong writing, editing, and proofing skills
Experience with professional Adobe Acrobat PDF software
DoD work experience developing and sustaining TO baselines for Air Force and Space Force weapon systems
Strong expertise in structured authoring tools
Strong expertise in managing Technical Order development

Benefits

Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays

Company

L3Harris Technologies

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L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.25B
2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Tania Hanna
Vice President Government & Customer Relations
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Chip Teets
Senior Director, International Programs, Products & Technology
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