Technical Writer

Leidos

$82K — $149K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree with 8+ years experience or Masters with 6+ years; additional experience accepted in lieu of degree.
  • Interim Secret clearance required to start; ability to obtain Secret clearance necessary to maintain employment.
  • Proven experience supporting government programs and understanding of federal contracting environments.
  • US citizenship required.
  • 5+ years in technical writing, ideally supporting federal or DoD programs.
  • Ability to effectively communicate complex technical content to diverse audiences.
  • Familiarity with cloud technologies and cybersecurity principles.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain high-quality documentation including manuals and training materials.
  • Collaborate with engineers and analysts to gather source content and ensure accuracy.
  • Support proposal development by contributing written sections and formatting artifacts.
  • Use creativity to develop new technical solutions.
  • Ensure documentation aligns with government standards and compliance requirements.
  • Manage version control and document lifecycle across multiple workstreams.
  • Create visual aids and templates to enhance documentation clarity.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Opportunity for professional development and learning.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology in a cloud environment.
  • Collaborative team culture focused on mission-critical outcomes.
  • Flexibility to work on a variety of projects within the defense sector.
Full Job Description
Leidos was awarded the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract, and currently is seeking a Technical Writer. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to modernize a leading, global-scale multi-cloud environment in support of a critical mission, supporting USAF system resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness.

Primary Responsibilities:
As Technical Writer, you will play a critical role in translating complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation. You'll collaborate with engineers, program managers, and customer stakeholders to develop materials that support cloud implementation, training, compliance, and ongoing operations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • 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.
  • Often uses a blend of creativity and ingenuity to develop new technical solutions and systems in order to achieve objectives
  • 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 workstreams.
  • 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 information technology and technical writing.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Typically requires BS degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience, additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of 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.
  • Proven 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 (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence, Adobe Acrobat).
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Working knowledge of Agile development environments and DevSecOps practices.


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Original Posting:
June 4, 2026

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.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $82,550.00 - $149,225.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

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