Technical Writer

Leidos; Stuttgart; Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 146.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Technical Writer to join their team in Stuttgart. This exciting role involves documenting specifications, writing user manuals, and creating training materials for a Department of Defense organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical writing, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly. You'll collaborate with development teams and subject matter experts to ensure all documentation is accurate and user-friendly. If you're proactive, customer service-oriented, and ready to take on new challenges, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in technical writing and documentation.
• Knowledge of IT systems and networks is essential.

Aufgaben

• Documenting specifications and writing user manuals.
• Creating training documentation and managing updates.
• Interviewing SMEs to ensure accuracy of information.

Kenntnisse

Technical Writing

Document Creation

Customer Service Orientation

Problem Solving

Editing and Proofreading

Ausbildung

BA/BS + 3 years specialized experience

AA/AS + 5 years specialized experience

Major certification + 7 years specialized experience

9+ years of specialized experience

Tools

Microsoft PowerShell

VBScript

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Leidos has an excellent opportunity for a Technical Writer located in Stuttgart, Germany. This position is in support of a Department of Defense (DoD) organization, US AFRICOM located OCONUS in Stuttgart, Germany.

This position is required to relocate OCONUS and requires a Secret Clearance.

Documenting the specifications, design, features, and operation of applications. Writing and editing user manuals, help systems and other technical documents. Designing and formatting documents using document-creation software. Interviewing developers and other technical resource personnel and subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure the accuracy of all information presented. Creating training documentation. Managing updates and revisions to technical literature. Working with QA, Product Management, and Development teams. Researching and writing documentation for IT systems. Preparing technical presentations, security documentation, user guides, and official correspondence. Assisting with testing activities, maintaining file folders, taking and preparing technical minutes for meetings. Evaluate legacy documentation and restructure it according to a Standardized Documentation Architecture that includes Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Quick Reference Guides, and Checklists. The candidate must be customer service-oriented and proactive in anticipating and resolving problems while maximizing efficient use of resources. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently hold an adjudicated Secret Clearance and be able to maintain
• CompTIA Security + (IAT Level II or greater)
• Must have substantial knowledge of the capabilities of computer systems and networks
• Proven working experience in technical writing of software documentation
• TESA eligibility

Desired Qualifications:

• ITIL v3 – Foundation
• Automation using Microsoft PowerShell, VBScript, or batch files
• Adaptable to changing circumstances and operational needs
• Understanding of Department of Defense Military standards
• Experience with DoD IT security requirements
• Excellent English writing, editing, proofreading skills
• Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures

Education:

• BA/BS + 3 years recent specialized or AA/AS + 5 years recent specialized or a major cert + 7 years recent specialized or 9+ years of recent specialized experience

CITS3

Original Posting:

April 24, 2025

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 $80,600.00 - $145,700.00

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.