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WHO WE ARE
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WHAT WE'RE DOING
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THE WORK
Position is in support of the Mission Integrated Command and Control (MIC2) Undersea Mission Systems (UMS), Acoustic Rapid COTS Insertion (ARCI) Program. The successful candidate will be part of the technical documentation team developing S1000D Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) as part of Agile product releases. The role blends hands on systems familiarization, authoring of high quality technical documentation, and coordination with engineering, sustainment, and operational stakeholders.
As an IETM developer, the candidate will:
• Liaise with Global Sustainment leadership to capture IETM requirements, schedules, and risk-management guidelines.
• Create, rewrite, and edit technical documents - procedure manuals, user/programming/service manuals, operational specifications, and other publications.
• Gather engineering data by reviewing Jira tickets, interviewing product developers, and consulting blueprints, specifications, and illustrations.
• Validate new system capabilities in the lab and ensure documentation reflects actual performance.
• Support Agile/DevSecOps processes, attend Scrum events (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Review, Retrospective), and ensure documentation tasks are represented in the sprint backlog.
• Perform quality-assurance reviews of all IETM products, incorporating approved engineering data and feedback from stakeholders.
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Candidate will be required to perform onsite work within a classified laboratory environment.
Basic Qualifications
• A strong work ethic and ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment, with excellent multitasking and organizational skills
• Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to develop clear and concise reports, plans, and presentations to effectively communicate program status to stakeholders
• Proficient in the MS Office suite of products, including Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Desired skills
• Knowledge of S1000D compliant Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) development processes and sustainment element planning strategies, with experience working in an Agile DevSecOps environment
• Proficiency in Agile Methodology and Scrum framework, with a solid understanding of Scrum principles and practices
• Familiarity with authoring tools, Notepad ++, Arbortext, and XML editing
• Familiarity with the Technical Insertion (TI) and Advanced Processing Build (APB) cycles, with a basic understanding of how these processes impact program development and delivery
• Experience collaborating with US Navy submarine stakeholders, including maintainers, operators, and support personnel from installation, engineering, and other disciplines, with a strong understanding of their needs, challenges, and workflows
• Experience working with US Navy submarine sonar systems, including operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of sonar equipment, with knowledge of sonar principles, systems, and procedures, and familiarity with Navy sonar systems such as AN/BQQ-10, AN/BSY-2, or AN/WLY-1
• Active Secret clearance
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.
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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
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, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $57,400 - $101,200. 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, Massachusetts, and New York is $66,000 - $114,425. 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.