Title:  Senior Specialist Technical Writer

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Technical Writer

Job Code: 30576

Job Location: Sterling, VA

Job Description:  L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Technical Writer with a strong knowledge of technical writing and broad knowledge of project management to be responsible for planning, developing, and delivering technical documentation such as O&M manuals, user guides, and instructional materials for paper, multimedia, or web-based publication. The candidate must possess the ability to manage complex projects or processes with general oversight. The candidate will communicate within and outside of their own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures. Candidate must also possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to maintain focus on complex tasks.

Essential Functions: 

• 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

Qualifications: 

• 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

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 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)

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $82,500 - $153,000.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.