Technical Publications Writer / Dallas
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Location: Grand Prairie, TX 75052
Description:
Job Description
You will be the Technical Publications Writer for the AP IAMD team. Our team is responsible for developing and delivering high-quality technical documentation to military specifications, supporting the creation of interactive electronic technical manuals, maintenance work requirements, and other critical documents.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Technical Publications Writer, you will be responsible for creating a wide range of technical documentation, including Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), Depot Maintenance Work Requirements (DMWRs), and Repair Parts and Special Tools Lists (RPSTLs). You will work closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to verify technical concepts and ensure project completion is on time and within budget.
Your responsibilities will include:
Developing and validating technical documentation to military specifications
Creating procedural art and illustrated graphics
Interfacing with SMEs to understand technical concepts and develop courses of action
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and software description documents
Collaborating with the team to meet project deadlines and deliver high-quality results
Why Join Us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
We're looking for a collaborative and flexible Technical Publications Writer who is passionate about creating high-quality technical documentation. As an ideal candidate, you possess excellent written and oral communication skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work well in a team environment. You're also adaptable, able to respond quickly to changing company and customer needs, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure project success. If you're a detail-oriented and organized individual who is eager to work on complex projects and contribute to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply. Note that this role may require occasional travel.
We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
This position is in Grand Prairie, TX.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position requires the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Basic Qualifications
Experience standing up a new program and establishing new system technical manuals (organization, intermediate and depot level)
Extensive knowledge in MIL-STD-40051-2D, DI-SESS-80792 and TA-STD-0017
Working knowledge and proficiency with XML (Arbortext), SGML, and cable of producing both paper-based manuals and publishing in IADS
Capable of producing illustrations for use in technical manuals
Capable of implementing MFC OneLM Automated Technical Publications Capability
Experienced leading customer attended events (validation, verification, logistics demonstrations and working groups)
Significant experience and proficiency as a technical writer across a wide variety of writing platforms, projects, and programs.
Proficient with Microsoft office products (Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and Adobe Acrobat (Standard/Professional).
Ability to acquire and verify subject matter content by interviewing workers engaged in developing products, observing production methods,
referring to engineering drawings, notes, manuals, and similar publications.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and must be able to work with minimal supervision.
Desired skills
Previous Stinger/M-SHORAD operator or maintainer experience
Proposal support experience
Ability to obtain a TS/SCI for future assignments
Desire to grow into a multi-discipled LSE role and support program in more than technical publications
Experience leading or supporting technical publication validation, verification and logistics and maintainability demonstration events.
Experience working with stylesheets including eXtensible Stylesheet Language Formatting Objects (XSL-FO), eXtensible Stylesheet Language
Transformation (XSLT) and scripting.
Working knowledge of Content Management Systems such as WindChill or S1000D Common Source Database.
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
*
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Other Important Information
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to work remotely
Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedule Information
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $85,400 - $150,650. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $98,300 - $170,315. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
You will be the Technical Publications Writer for the AP IAMD team. Our team is responsible for developing and delivering high-quality technical documentation to military specifications, supporting the creation of interactive electronic technical manuals, maintenance work requirements, and other critical documents.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Technical Publications Writer, you will be responsible for creating a wide range of technical documentation, including Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), Depot Maintenance Work Requirements (DMWRs), and Repair Parts and Special Tools Lists (RPSTLs). You will work closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to verify technical concepts and ensure project completion is on time and within budget.
Your responsibilities will include:
Developing and validating technical documentation to military specifications
Creating procedural art and illustrated graphics
Interfacing with SMEs to understand technical concepts and develop courses of action
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and software description documents
Collaborating with the team to meet project deadlines and deliver high-quality results
Why Join Us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
We're looking for a collaborative and flexible Technical Publications Writer who is passionate about creating high-quality technical documentation. As an ideal candidate, you possess excellent written and oral communication skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work well in a team environment. You're also adaptable, able to respond quickly to changing company and customer needs, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure project success. If you're a detail-oriented and organized individual who is eager to work on complex projects and contribute to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply. Note that this role may require occasional travel.
We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
This position is in Grand Prairie, TX.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position requires the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Basic Qualifications
Experience standing up a new program and establishing new system technical manuals (organization, intermediate and depot level)
Extensive knowledge in MIL-STD-40051-2D, DI-SESS-80792 and TA-STD-0017
Working knowledge and proficiency with XML (Arbortext), SGML, and cable of producing both paper-based manuals and publishing in IADS
Capable of producing illustrations for use in technical manuals
Capable of implementing MFC OneLM Automated Technical Publications Capability
Experienced leading customer attended events (validation, verification, logistics demonstrations and working groups)
Significant experience and proficiency as a technical writer across a wide variety of writing platforms, projects, and programs.
Proficient with Microsoft office products (Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and Adobe Acrobat (Standard/Professional).
Ability to acquire and verify subject matter content by interviewing workers engaged in developing products, observing production methods,
referring to engineering drawings, notes, manuals, and similar publications.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and must be able to work with minimal supervision.
Desired skills
Previous Stinger/M-SHORAD operator or maintainer experience
Proposal support experience
Ability to obtain a TS/SCI for future assignments
Desire to grow into a multi-discipled LSE role and support program in more than technical publications
Experience leading or supporting technical publication validation, verification and logistics and maintainability demonstration events.
Experience working with stylesheets including eXtensible Stylesheet Language Formatting Objects (XSL-FO), eXtensible Stylesheet Language
Transformation (XSLT) and scripting.
Working knowledge of Content Management Systems such as WindChill or S1000D Common Source Database.
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
*
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Other Important Information
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to work remotely
Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedule Information
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $85,400 - $150,650. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $98,300 - $170,315. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.