Technical Writer / Proposals

L3HHCM20•Town of Gates, NY

6d•$75,000 - $139,000

About The Position

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to work with our Proposal Operations Team. As a Proposal Tech Writer with comprehensive knowledge of the proposal lifecycle from inception to submission, you play a critical role in all facets of the process. Your expertise allows you to instruct the authoring community on the nuances of the Proposal Process. You are tasked with classifying documents in accordance with DoD 5200.48 and DoD 5200.01M Vol 2 standards, ensuring portion markings are correctly applied (when applicable). Your responsibility extends to guaranteeing the integrity and clarity of program documentation by utilizing Microsoft Office applications to produce error-free technical volumes, specifications, and other documents within established templates. Consistency in language, tense, and format is paramount, and you coordinate closely with Data Management and Project Managers to meet deadlines and comprehend special handling needs, fostering on-time, quality deliveries. Working independently, you exhibit meticulous attention to detail and manage multiple projects with minimal supervision. You also develop authoring milestones to maintain timely submissions, delegate writing tasks with precise instructions, and establish internal review timelines in sync with project management. Your experience in marking classified documents with appropriate distribution, destruction, and declassification information including foreign disclosure statements, is essential for maintaining security in a classified environment.

Requirements

Must Have an Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience

Nice To Haves

Ability to work independently under only minimal supervision, have a high degree of attention to detail, and be trusted to enable on-time quality delivery of all required deliverable documents for multiple projects or proposals in a dynamic work environment
Experience with proper marking for DoD classified documents, foreign disclosure statements, and working in a classified environment
Knowledge of the life cycle of the Proposal Process from beginning to submission and is an active stakeholder in all aspects of the Proposal Process
Ability to educate authoring community on Proposal Process
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
Time management: Ability to plan and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
Multitasking: Ability to juggle multiple tasks and responsibilities
Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing priorities
Critical thinking: Ability to identify issues, analyze situations, and develop solutions
Customer service: Ability to provide excellent customer service
Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
Excellent Communication Skills: Clear and concise verbal and written communication
Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and meticulousness in completing tasks

Responsibilities

Responsible for determining classification on all documents per DoD 5200.48 and DoD 5200.01M Vol 2 requirements to include any portion markings required on documents
Responsible for ensuring high-quality program documentation content and data by performing technical writing within the confines of pre-established template compliance including Proposals Technical Volumes/Cost Volumes, specifications, software baseline documents, briefings, minutes, and other documents utilizing all Microsoft Office Applications
Responsible for ensuring accurate data/documentation is clear, concise, and free of errors
Responsible for ensuring consistency in tense and format of products
Coordinate with Data Management and Project Managers to ensure scheduled due dates are met and special handling requirements are understood to ensure on-time quality delivery
Responsible for developing authoring milestones to ensure deliverables are submitted on time
Delegate writing assignments to other authors while delivering clear guidance of writing goals in accordance with DoD standards and RFP requirements to ensure the customer’s objectives, mission, and budget are articulated clearly
Establish internal review delivery dates and coordinate with the project manager for delivery of documents into the review process
Properly mark classified documents with Distribution, Destruction, and Declassification Information, proper classified markings, and foreign disclosure statements