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L3Harris Technologies · 1 day ago

Senior Specialist Technical Writer

Sterling, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$82K/yr - $153K/yr

6+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is dedicated to recruiting high-performing talent in the defense industry. They are seeking a Senior Specialist Technical Writer responsible for planning, developing, and delivering technical documentation, while managing complex projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development teams, product managers, and subject matter experts to gather information and understand complex technical concepts

Develop, organize, and deliver technical information (e.g., user guides, training materials, installation manuals) for non-technical and technical users in structured (markup language) and unstructured (Word) environments

Ability to read technical drawings and convert the information into easy-to-understand procedures

Ability to communicate complex information clearly, concisely, and accurately and be comfortable asking questions to ensure accuracy

Possess advanced skills in using Excel, including a strong command of formulas, functions, VBA (Visual Basic for Applications), and macros

Identify and fill documentation gaps by conducting independent research, interviews, and hands-on exploration of the equipment

A hands-on approach to understanding the technology and products being documented, with a keen ability to learn new technologies quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Responsible for reviews of documentation for style, design, layout, accuracy, and editorial aspects

Ensure best practices and style guides are adhered to while maintaining a consistent tone, structure, and format across all technical documentation

Manage tasks and information flow using collaboration software (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, etc.)

Proactively engage with development teams to ensure timely updates and revisions to the documentation based on equipment changes and enhancements

Stay up to date with industry standards and trends in technical documentation, and recommend improvements and new approaches for enhancing the documentation process

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality documentation

Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage complex projects

Qualification

HTML documentationExcel VBAExcel macrosTechnical writingProject managementAtlassian Suite JIRAAtlassian Suite ConfluenceTechnical drawing interpretationTraining curriculum developmentSystems Development Lifecycle (SDLC)Attention to detailOrganizational skillsWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Requires strong knowledge of job area. Typically viewed as having a specialty within discipline. May have broad knowledge of project management

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 creating documentation in HTML (Dreamweaver, Confluence, FrameMaker, etc.) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

Active TS/SCI with CI Poly required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality documentation

Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage complex projects

Preferred

Experience working with the Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Confluence, etc.)

Experience creating companion information such as illustrations using photography or illustration software (Photoshop) or flowcharts/graphs using Visio

Experience in training curriculum development

Understanding of Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC)