Senior Specialist Technical Writing

Job Title: Senior Specialist Technical Writing

Job Code: 44672

Job Location: Ashburn VA

Job Schedule: 9/80 onsite -Employees work 9 out of every 14 days totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off; occasional afterhours or weekend support based on escalations and oncall requirements.

Job Description:

The Senior Specialist Technical Writer is responsible for developing organizing and maintaining highquality technical documentation in accordance with S1000D MILSTD24784 and programspecific requirements. This role requires advanced expertise in authoring structured technical data interpreting engineering and logistics information and producing clear accurate and compliant documentation. The Senior Specialist Technical Writer works independently and may serve as a lead writer for complex projects ensuring consistency adherence to standards and timely delivery.

Essential Functions:

• Extensive experience developing updating and managing technical manual content in accordance with S1000D guidelines including Data Modules DMC structures and Publication Modules as well as MILSTD24784 requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings schematics parts lists and technical input from subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Create and maintain XMLbased documentation using S1000Dcompliant authoring tools such as Arbortext.
• Ensure all documentation adheres to industry standards customer requirements style guide specifications and projectdefined formatting rules.
• Collaborate effectively with the Manager of Technical Writing engineering quality logistics and project teams to gather technical information and validate content accuracy.
• Perform detailed quality reviews for structure formatting consistency clarity and compliance with S1000D MILSTD24784 and controlled language requirements.
• Support the integration organization and maintenance of S1000D content within a Common Source Database (CSDB).
• Assist in developing and maintaining style guides templates workflows and best practices for S1000Dbased content production.
• Proficient in Confluence SharePoint (version control and document management) Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to organize complex technical information and author structured content across multiple documentation types.
• Proficiency in Simplified Technical English (STE) and controlled language implementation.
• Experience producing a wide range of structured technical publications including technical manuals work packages illustrated parts books (IPBs) smart books and systemlevel maintenance documentation.
• Skilled in interpreting and analyzing engineering data such as system schematics wiring diagrams part lists provisioning data and performance specifications.
• Strong understanding of configuration management principles and the impact of engineering changes on documentation accuracy and applicability.
• Handson experience working with S1000Dcompliant authoring tools content management systems (CSDB) and publication frameworks.
• Excellent written communication skills meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a fastpaced environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience or a Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelors degree English Information Systems Communications or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience working with a Common Source Database (CSDB).
• Familiarity with SCORM ATA iSpec 2200 or other structured documentation standards.
• Knowledge of aerospace/defense platforms maintenance procedures or technical systems.
• Experience with illustration tools (e.g. IsoDraw Illustrator) for updating technical graphics.
• Hands-on experience authoring and managing documentation in S1000D.
• Proficiency with XML and S1000Dcompliant authoring tools.
• Strong understanding of technical publications structured documentation and configuration management.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings wiring diagrams and system data.

• Excellent written communication attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role in the Greater D.C. area is $84000.00 MIN - $156000.00 MAX. 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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