Lead, Technical Writer - Sterling, United States - L3Harris Technologies

L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies
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Sterling, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Title:
Lead, Technical Writer

Job Code: 11007

Job Location
:
Sterling, VA

Job Description**:


Essential Functions:


  • Develop, organize, and deliver technical information (e.g., user guides, training materials, installation manuals) for nontechnical and technical users in structured (markup language) or unstructured (Word) environments
  • Ability to read technical drawings and convert the information into easytounderstand procedures
  • Ability to communicate complex information clearly, concisely, and accurately and be comfortable asking questions to ensure accuracy
  • Identify and fill documentation gaps by conducting independent research, interviews, and handson exploration of the equipment
  • A handson approach to understanding the technology and products being documented, with a keen ability to learn new technologies quickly and thrive in a fastpaced environment
  • Responsible for reviews of documentation for style, design, layout, accuracy, and editorial aspects
  • Create and maintain highquality documentation standards that is measurable across the technical writing team ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency
  • 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, highquality documentation
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage complex projects

Qualifications:


  • 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 TS/SCI with CI Poly required.
  • Ability to travel to Sterling, VA ~50% of the time.

Preferred Additional
Skills:


  • Comfortable with creating documentation in Dreamweaver, Confluence, FrameMaker, etc.
  • 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).
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