Technical Writer

Description

Join a team committed to a mission!

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Are you ready for your next career challenge?

The Defense Sector, Decision Advantage Business Area at Leidos is thrilled to offer a unique opportunity for a Technical Writer to join our team. If you have a passion for technical writing and research and a desire to support critical Air Force systems, this is the perfect role for you. We are hiring a Technical Writer to support a large, complex, nationally significant development and integration program. As the prime contractor, Leidos will drive performance optimization in achieving mission outcomes through efficient design, build, fielding and transition-to-operations. Although this role is primarily remote, candidates located in the Warner Robins, GA area are strongly preferred. Occasional travel to the customer site on Warner Robins Air Force Base will be required.

Primary Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for writing, editing, proofreading and providing writing support on technical documents such as design packages, requirements matrixes, manuals, procedures, plans and technical specifications for our CDRLs and work products/deliverables. You will be working with a team of multi-disciplined engineers, cyber security engineers, quality engineers, and architects that are performing systems requirements analysis, integration, system testing, and quality assurance to support the successful delivery of the TACMOR network services. In the role you will:

• Edit, review, and revise our project plans and internal documentation for accuracy and clarity
• Participate in peer reviews and document changes as needed
• Research technical reference material, gather technical information, and develop documentation
• Generate training material based on OEM manuals and specifications
• Analyze documentation, peer review data, perform trend analysis, and recommend process improvements
• Review all deliverables and CDRLs for accuracy, grammar, punctuation and style
• Perform data analysis on program metrics and generate reports
• Assist the Program Manager with generating internal reports and briefings
• Assist the Program Manager with creating plans and developing timelines to monitor progress
• Responsible for the compilation of technical data packages

Basic Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree of art or science and 4+ years of prior relevant experience, or 2+ years of experience with a Masters degree
• Must be a US Citizen and actively possess a DoD Secret security clearance
• Ability to review and revise written content for accuracy, clarity, and consistency in grammar, punctuation, and style
• Ability to organize, store, and retrieve documents and records in a systematic and efficient manner to support business operations and compliance requirements
• Examine written materials for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards and requirements
• Experience creating detailed instructional guides to support the use and maintenance of applied systems and equipment
• Experience creating clear, concise, and informative professional documentation, such as manuals, guides, and specifications, for various audiences

Preferred Quals:

• Experience with the Tongue and Quill
• Experience with Air Force processes and policies
• Experience with Air Force and DoD acquisition documentation and systems engineering documentation
• Experience with writing Tech Orders and TCTOs

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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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.

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