Senior Specialist Technical Writer

L3Harris; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a Sr. Specialist Technical Writer in Nashville, TN. You will write, rewrite, and edit technical manuals and procedures to communicate complex specifications clearly to diverse audiences.

As a senior member, you’ll manage projects, participate in peer reviews, and tailor documentation for new products, while adhering to established style guides and CM processes. A DoD clearance is required or the ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (STEM preferred) with 6+ years of experience or graduate degree with 4+ years experience
• In lieu of a degree, 10+ years of related experience may be considered
• Experience with Agile/Iterative development or SCRUM is preferred
• Experience documenting software releases and technical manuals
• Experience with HTML/CSS/XML/JSON and software SDKs

Responsibilities

• Write, rewrite, and edit technical documents and manuals to convey complex information clearly
• Participate in peer reviews and collaborate with authors to improve publications
• Tailor product documentation for user requirements and suggest formats responsive to needs
• Lead complex documentation projects and manage schedules across multiple teams

Skills

Deadline management

Documentation quality

Project management

Effective communication

Grammar excellence

Technical writing

Style guide compliance

Independent learner

Content correlation

Education

Bachelor’s degree (STEM preferred)

Graduate degree (advantage)

10+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Adobe RoboHelp

Adobe Creative Suite

Camtasia

MadCap

WebX

Captivate

HTML

CSS

XML

JSON

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title : Sr. Specialist Technical Writer

Requisition Number: 44124

Job Location: Nashville, TN

Schedule: 9/80 Reg

Clearance: Must Have the Ability to Obtain a DoD Security Clearance

Job Summary:

The role of Technical Writer will be responsible for writing, rewriting and/or editing technical documents, and publishing such as technical procedure manuals, software user manuals, operational specifications, configuration manuals, and related technical publications to communicate technical specifications and instructions clearly and effectively to a wide range of audiences. In addition, the Technical Writer will participate in peer reviews or editing documentation with other authors and will be assisting new products initiatives by tailoring product documentation for individual user requirements and recommending formats responsive to technical and customer requirements.

The Sr. Specialist Technical Writer is a senior professional with strong knowledge of job area and broad knowledge of project management, manages complex projects or processes with general oversight, communicates within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures. They make moderate to substantial improvements to systems and processes and contribute to the achievement of departmental goals and operating plans with direct impact on the departmental results.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Responsibilities:

• Ability to manage revolving and shifting deadlines and meeting schedules for multiple assigned programs teams with minimal coordination by Manager

• Proficient to advanced level of consistency in documentation quality with minimal supervision and need for correction

• Established method of effective project management with general supervision

• Ability to comprehend, assimilate, and document numerous software applications

• Excellent written/verbal communication skills inside and outside own department

• Expert grammar skills

• Understanding of technical writing conventions and advanced documentation layout and formatting skills

• Ability to comprehend and clearly communicate complex technical data

• Advanced data organizational skills; ability to link content across topics

• Highly motivated, independent individual demonstrating willingness to learn technical nature of the industry

• Ability to produce documentation in accordance with established style guides

• Comply with and suggest improvements to document configuration management processes

• Research, propose, and implement more effective customer-specific documentation, system, and process solutions

• Actively participate in and integrate on teams committed to continuous improvement

  Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (STEM preferred) and 6 years of prior relevant experience.

• Graduate degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.

• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience

  Preferred Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Experience in Agile, iterative development, and/or SCRUM development.

• Experience documenting software releases, interactive technical manuals, Quick Reference Guides, Training Materials, and Help Sites.

• Experience with software code, especially HTML, CSS, XML, or JSON.

• Experience producing interactive media to support software & hardware (system level) documentation.

• Experience in API documentation and understanding of a Software Development Kit (SDK).

• Experience with Adobe RoboHelp and the Adobe Creative Suite

• Looking for experience with at least one other desktop publishing tools, such as: Camtasia, Word, MadCap, WebX, or Captivate.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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