Technical Writer

Leidos is seeking a Technical Writer to modernize a global‑scale multi‑cloud environment supporting USAF mission resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness.

• Develop and maintain high‑quality documentation including manuals, user guides, SOPs, training materials, and technical reports.
• Collaborate with cloud engineers, cybersecurity analysts, and program leadership to gather source content and ensure accuracy.
• Support proposal development and contract deliverables by contributing to written sections and formatting artifacts.
• Ensure documentation aligns with government standards, federal compliance requirements, and Leidos quality expectations.
• Manage version control and document lifecycle across multiple work streams.
• Assist in the creation of visual aids, diagrams, and templates to enhance clarity and usability.
• Seek continuous improvement and keep up with industry trends and best practices in IT and technical writing.

• BS degree and 8+ years of relevant experience or Master’s and 6+ years of relevant experience; additional experience may substitute for a degree.
• Interim Secret clearance required to start; ability to obtain Secret clearance required to maintain employment.
• Proven experience supporting government programs with a strong understanding of federal contracting environments.
• US citizenship required.
• 5+ years of experience in technical writing, preferably supporting federal or DoD programs.
• Ability to write and edit complex technical content for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, cybersecurity principles, and enterprise IT environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and documentation tools such as SharePoint, Confluence, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Working knowledge of Agile development environments and Dev Sec Ops  practices.

$82,550.00 - $

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.