Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. The Technical Writer will provide drafting, review, and presentation support for technical and administrative topics, ensuring clarity and accuracy in documentation for systems development programs.
Draft, edit, and develop technical and administrative documentation, including presentation materials, training materials, policies, and standard operating procedures
Develop and maintain documentation for systems development programs, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with program requirements
Create and update standardized document templates using Microsoft Word and Office 365 tools
Develop and edit knowledge base articles supporting program delivery staff
Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather information and develop comprehensive, accurate program documentation
Review and correct formatting, continuity, consistency, grammar, and content gaps within program documents
Work with Business Analysts to document IT processes and procedures
Partner with Quality Assurance personnel to ensure documentation complies with technical, regulatory, and program standards
Develop basic graphics and utilize desktop publishing tools to effectively illustrate technical systems and concepts
Maintain documentation and version control within shared repositories such as SharePoint to ensure accessibility and accuracy
Provide timely technical writing support to program stakeholders and leadership
Report on progress of assigned work products and deliverables to ensure timely completion
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with two to five years of relevant technical writing or documentation experience, or Master's degree with two or more years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience developing technical documentation within IT or systems development environments
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 tools, including Word, and experience developing document templates
Experience maintaining documentation within shared repositories such as SharePoint
Strong editing, proofreading, and formatting skills with attention to detail
Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, concise documentation for diverse audiences
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including SMEs, Business Analysts, and Quality Assurance personnel
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously
U.S. citizenship and fluency in English required
Ability to successfully pass criminal history, fingerprint background checks, and credential verification required
Ability to maintain and retain suitability investigation and clearance as required
Proficient in navigating electronic systems, computer programs, and virtual service platforms
This position requires a separate, quiet, private, confidential space to work from, as well as having access to your own reliable high-speed internet hard wired to your home (coax or fiber from the Internet Service Provider (ISP) to your home.) Using a hot spot from a mobile device (tethering) or wireless ISP is not acceptable
Preferred
MS Visio experience
MS Project experience
SharePoint administration skills preferred
Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred
Benefits
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.
