Are you a talented Technical Writer looking for an exciting new career opportunity? We're seeking a skilled Technical Writer to support our Cyber TRIDENT (Training, Readiness, Integration, Delivery, Enterprise and Technology) Program. Don't miss this chance to be a part of something truly innovative and impactful. Apply today! Are you ready to join a team dedicated to a mission? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today! Your Main Objective: • Actively gather technical and background information for inclusion in project documentation and deliverables. • Consult with relevant information sources and Subject Matter Experts and review other technical documents to obtain background information. • Review and edit documents developed by others to ensure accuracy and quality of content, organization, language, format consistency, and conformance with established standards. • Verify pertinent guidelines and regulations governing project deliverables have been accomplished. • Work with Program technical staff to develop documentation and submit for review and approval by technical specialists and project management personnel. • Prepare Department of Defense (DoD) Operations and Maintenance Technical Manuals in compliance with MIL-STD-40051-1C and MIL-HDBK-1222G. • Research, prepare, and edit complex technical documents for publication, including user manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports. • Review, research, and edit information for preparation of contract deliverables. • Ensure documents meet editorial and customer specifications and adhere to standards for quality, graphics, format, and style. • Persistently interface with other team members and subject matter experts in coordinating/preparing the edited draft for publication. • Participate in the creation of proposals and multi-media presentation materials. • Proofread material prepared by other team members. Security Clearance requirement: • Candidates must be U.S. Citizens with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance or already possess and active Secret clearance to be considered for this role. What Sets You Apart (our basic qualifications): • Minimum of four (4) years of technical writing experience working with DoD program documentation. • Proficient English grammar skills. Ability to outline, write, and edit technical papers and documentation. • Technical knowledge of information systems (hardware/software). • Proficiency with desktop software such as Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. • Experience with Markdown editor. • Proficiency in using/implementing military standards for structured authoring (XML) in compliance with MILSTD-40051-1C/2C and MIL-STD-38784A. • Familiarity with Confluence and Jira (the more, the better). • Proficient written and oral communication skills and problem-solving/decision-making skills. • Familiarity with Department of Defense military standards, rules, and regulations pertaining to project management, documentation deliverables, government contracts, and project execution. • Possess an understanding of Agile Scrum/Kanban project management. • Familiarity with risk management and risk management framework. • Familiarity with Configuration Management Process. • Possess a task-based/schedule-driven mindset. • Ability to meet schedule timelines. • Ability to work independently and multi-task. Preferred Qualifications: • Comprehensive knowledge of the organization's products and services, customer requirements, purpose, structure of required documentation, and end user's level of understanding. • Performance Work Statements (PWS), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and Data Item Descriptions (DIDs). • Strong computer software skills and the ability to quickly adapt to new software/enterprise tools. • Adept at using specific tools and software to perform the job (Oxygen, Notepad++, Arbor text Print Composer). • Familiarity with GitLab (nice to have). • Familiarity with Linux (nice to have). Original Posting: June 23, 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 $65,650.00 - $118,675.00 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.