Lead Technical Manual Writer - Level 4

Lead Technical Manual Writer Level 4 will supervise and train other technical writers while authoring and maintaining technical publications that support advanced military aeronautics systems. Responsibilities Supervise and train technical writers. Author and maintain flight manuals, maintenance manuals, and illustrated parts breakdown manuals in IETM formats using tools such as QuickSilver or XML. Collaborate with engineering, software, supportability, and logistics teams to gather data and translate it into clear, actionable documentation. Perform verification and validation activities to confirm technical accuracy and compliance with MIL‑STD requirements. Interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, schematics, and commercial data to create precise maintenance Job Guides. Continuously improve publication processes by incorporating feedback and emerging best practices. Basic Qualifications Experience in developing and authoring technical manuals (flight, maintenance, IPB and/or software manuals). Experience interfacing with operational and maintenance personnel in operational work environments. Experience developing Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) (e.g. Quicksilver, Arbortext, XML, or S1000D format). Active Secret Clearance. Desired Skills Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a Technical Discipline. Experience authoring technical publications for complex military aeronautics systems. Experience in developing flight, maintenance, illustrated parts breakdown manuals and maintenance job guides for military aeronautics. General experience in integrating isometric illustrations or other graphical illustrations into interactive electronic manual formats. Ability to effectively work with multiple engineering, software, supportability, and logistics disciplines to produce highly accurate technical manuals. Experience in verification and validation of technical publications is highly desirable. Broad experience with Microsoft Office suite, especially MSWord, Arbortext, Adobe, Photoshop, CATIA and IsoDraw software tools. Self‑starter able to multi‑task in a fast‑paced dynamic work environment. Good communication and presentation skills. Security Clearance MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN. This position requires an active Secret clearance to start and will be for TS/SCI. Pay and Benefits Annual base salary of $95,000 – $167,440 (states referenced). Benefits include 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. EEO Statement Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. Work Schedule Onsite, full‑time. Schedule: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lockheed Martin