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Job Title: Technical Order Manager

Job Code: 40417

Job Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job Schedule: Regular 5-8

Job Description:

L3Harris, Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Technical Order Manager (Level 5) for the new Ground Based Radar Digitation (GBRD) Contract located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to perform end-to-end Technical Order Life Cycle Development of the GBRD Contract. Providing managerial oversight of the Technical Writing team.

Essential Functions:

• Planning and managing all phases of TO development and sustainment in accordance with MIL-STDs, TO 00-5 series, and all other Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force, Space Force compliance directives
• Performing TO Manager Subject Matter Expert (SME) role for all TO development activities and has performed primary interface between the contract and Government
• Facilitating project milestone events to include TO Guidance Conferences (TOGCs) and In-Process Reviews (IPRs)
• Extensive knowledge mining technical data from engineering drawings and specifications (i.e., assembly drawings, interconnection diagrams, A-level specifications, test procedures, etc.) to develop TOs
• Conducting final reviews of Pre-Pub Review (PPR), and distribution to the Government Enhanced Technical Information Management System (ETIMS)
• Performing trip lead functions for site trips involving TO content development, conducting Contractor Certification, and providing support for Government Verification, and have participated in TO Review Board (TORB) and initiated PPRs
• Managing cross-functional team made up of writers, illustrators, TO QC, and collaborating with engineering and logistics SMEs to accomplish required TO development objectives
• Providing TO development status to internal customers, contractor management, project management, and Government customer
• Coordinating internal and external reviews for the Contractor Furnished Equipment Notice (CFEN) processes for Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) manuals to include TO numbering assignment based on limited data rights of  Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) content for vendor manual TO assignment or technical content extraction best practices
• Managing TO baseline on ETIMS
• Providing support with the development of Basis of Estimates (BOE)
• Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to show proof of citizenship
• Currently possess, or are able to acquire, at a minimum, a SECRET security clearance
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the year in support of TO content development, certification, and verification site activities  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Computer proficiency with MS Office applications: Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Experience with PTC Arbortext Editor – Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) tagging environment, RWS Contenta Explorer (content management system) - Document Management System (DMS), Extensible Markup Language (XML), and RWS XML Professional Publisher (XPP)
• Experience with XML tagging environment and high-end document production software
• Experience with FrameMaker and FrameMaker+SGML
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro PDF software
• Experience generating input for proposals, technical volumes, and basis of estimates for generating new TO project work
• Ability to interpret project schedules and identify resource requirements for each task based on predecessor and successor relationships
• Ability to analyze technical data based on Source, Maintenance, and Recoverability (SMR) codes to adhere to organizational-level and depot-level maintenance requirements
• Experience developing TO Verification Plans

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state is $87,500-$162,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The application window for this position will close on 9/30/2026.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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