Technical Writer

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Technical Writer in our Intel Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). You will join ahighlyperforming team to support a nationally significant and fast-paced program. Leidos is the prime contractor providing system engineering, development, test, integration, and operational support. The multi-year program focuses on injectingnew technologyand adding advanced capabilities while continuing to support an on-going mission and operational system.

At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and highly organized Technical Writer to serve as a Program Documentation & Operations Coordinator supporting both technical documentation and day-to-day program execution activities. The selected candidate will lead the preparation and management of technical documentation while helping coordinate documentation workflows, operational processes, and internal communications acrossthe program teams. This role bridges technical and operational functions by ensuring information isaccurate, accessible, and aligned with mission priorities, enabling efficient collaboration and program continuity within a dynamic operational environment.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, revise, andmaintaintechnical documentation supportingeach programneeds,systems engineering, operational procedures, and user documentation.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise documentation tailored to technical, operational, and leadership audiences.
• Manage document lifecycle activities including version control, configuration alignment, formatting standards, and publication coordination.
• Serve as a central coordination point for program documentation, ensuring consistency across engineering teams, deliverables, and repositories.
• Support program operations through meeting coordination, agenda development, action item tracking, andmaintainingprogram schedules and documentation trackers.
• Assistleadership with preparation of briefings, status reports, executive summaries, and internal communications products.
• Maintain and organize shared repositories, templates, onboarding materials, and office processes to improve operational efficiency and knowledge continuity.
• Coordinate with technical staff, program management, and stakeholders to ensure documentation supports evolving mission and operational requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

• Six (6) years' proven experience as a Technical Writer in programs and contracts of similar scope.
• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline from accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional qualified experience as a Technical Writer may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Strong understanding of software and systems engineering concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor content for technical and non-technical audiences.

• Proficiencywith technical writing and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, document management systems).

• Demonstrated organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple documentation and administrative tasks simultaneously.

• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, program leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance to be considered for this role.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you - apply today!

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CONMD

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.