Technical Writer

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Technical Writer in our Intelligence Sector, Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. 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! Leidos is currently seeking a skilled Technical Writer to support our mission customer in the Linthicum MD area. The Technical Writer will join a team whose mission is to provide cyber security support to the Nuclear Command and Control System (NCCS) organization within the Cyber Security Directorate (CSD).

• Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly meetings and performance status.
• Write meeting minutes from weekly technical meetings.
• Update the weekly, monthly, and yearly spend plan tracker.
• Update status briefings to include Gantt chart and schedule for bi-weekly brief to leadership.
• Attend weekly meetings with team and provide minutes.
• Update spreadsheet and Power Point briefs Project requirements and master plan and schedule.
• Capture and update requirements matrix.
• Update the SOW and reference documents for follow-on contract
• Complete Data transfers from unclassified network to classified networks
• Provide feedback on the contracting schedule for the program to remain in sync to project lead.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED:

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Education/Experience 8 years’ of experience as a technical writer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is preferred. Four (4) years of additional technical writer experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. Masters’ Degree can reduce years of experience by 2 years. Microsoft Excel, Project, PowerPoint experienced desired.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $82,550.00 - $

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.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.

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