Senior Technical Writer

About the role

Lockheed Martin, Rotary Mission Systems Cyber & Intelligence invites you to step up to one of today’s most daunting challenges: the use of advanced electronics to undermine our way of life. As a cyber security professional at Lockheed Martin, you’ll protect the networks that our citizens and the world depend upon each minute: Financial assets. Healthcare information. Critical infrastructure. Hazardous materials. The uninterrupted flow of energy that keeps modern life moving.

In this role, you will provide Cyberspace Operations Support Services (COSS) aligned with the following core disciplines: Cyberspace Operations, Cyberspace Planning, Cyberspace Training and Exercises, Strategy / Policy / Doctrine Development and Campaign, Assessments, Information Technology (IT) / Communications, Business Area Support and Project Management Engagement Activities.

Responsibilities

Writes, in clear and concise language, such technical documents as procedure manuals, service manuals, and related technical publications concerned with installation, operation, and maintenance of electronic, electrical, mechanical, and other equipment. Includes writing such technical documentation as operational specifications, bulletins, articles, and marketing publications.

Acquires or verifies knowledge of subject by interviewing workers engaged in developing new products and services or in making improvements, observing performance of experiments and methods of production, referring to blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings and notes, trade and engineering journals, rewrites of articles, bulletins, manuals, or similar publications.

Requirements

• High School Diploma w/13 years of relevant experience is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communications, Communications, English, Journalism, or related discipline from an accredited college or university w/10 years of relevant experience is required
• Master’s degree in Technical Communications, Communications, English, Journalism, or related discipline from an accredited college or university w/8 years of relevant experience is required
• Experience utilizing Document Control, Interpreting and Translating Technical Information into plain language prose, utilizing Cyber Authoring Tools, extracting, validating, and citing technical data, and applying relevant documentation standards
• Must possess a current US Security Clearance TS/SCI w/ poly

Skills

• Excellent written communication, editing, spelling, and proofreading skills
• Ability to distill complex technical concepts into user‑friendly language
• Familiarity with cyber‑related terminology and concepts
• Proficiency with authoring and publishing tools
• Knowledge of DoD/IC documentation standards and best practices

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $81500.00 - $151300.00

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position