Correspondence Analyst

Leidos; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a talented Correspondence Analyst to join the NAS Implementation Support Contract team supporting FAA Administrative Operations and Executive Secretariat. The role manages, edits, and distributes executive correspondence, including congressional reports and memoranda, across multiple platforms.

You will research, proofread, edit, and format documents, ensuring accuracy, readability, and compliance with government requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8–12 years of relevant experience or Master’s with 6–10 years; equivalent experience considered.
• Demonstrated excellence in writing and editing communications across articles, web content, plans, and materials.
• Strong grammar, spelling, and clarity; experience reviewing both technical and non-technical materials.
• Significant experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to FAA Administrative Operations and Executive Secretariat management.
• Research, proofreading, editing, writing, formatting, and quality checks across multiple platforms.
• Review documents for accuracy, readability, and government compliance.
• Support consistency and standardization across project documentation and process improvements.
• Develop methods to manage correspondence within a complex organization with tailored responses.
• Manage release of complex correspondence with organization-wide impact.
• Work independently on assignments involving program and process issues.
• Capture proceedings and action items to produce executive meeting records.
• Compile and synthesize data into reports for senior decision-makers.
• Analyze ambiguous issues and develop solutions through thorough research.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Grammar & clarity

Stakeholder communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8–12 years

Master's degree + 6–10 years

Tools

MS Office

FAA EDMS

GPO Style Manual

Job description

Description

We are seeking a talented, motivated professional to join a team of exceptional employees nationwide in delivering innovative, end‑to‑end solutions for our programs. This role offers a dynamic, fast‑paced, and diverse environment, flexible work arrangements, and a leadership team committed to supporting your career growth.

The Correspondence Analyst will support the Leidos National Airspace System (NAS) Implementation Support Contract (NISC IV) for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrative Operations and Executive Secretariat, Office of the Administrator. This position plays a key role in managing, editing, and distributing executive correspondence, including congressional reports, inquiries, memoranda, and other strategic communications.

Primary Responsibilities

The ideal candidate is proactive, diplomatic, and collaborative, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide direct support to the FAA Administrative Operations and Executive Secretariat management team and staff.
• Research, proofread, edit, write, process, revise, format, perform quality checks, and coordinate the development of written and digital products across multiple platforms. Materials may vary widely in format, style, and technical complexity.
• Review and edit documents for accuracy, consistency, readability, and accessibility, ensuring compliance with editorial standards and government requirements.
• Support consistency and standardization across project documentation and contribute to continuous improvements in documentation processes.
• Develop methods to efficiently manage correspondence within a complex organization, ensuring tailored and accurate responses to inquiries.
• Manage the release of complex correspondence and communications with organization‑wide impact.
• Work independently on assignments involving program and process issues, contributing directly to operational outcomes and project deliverables.
• Capture proceedings, decisions, and action items to produce polished executive‑level meeting records.
• Compile and synthesize data from various sources into meaningful reports and documents for senior decision‑makers.
• Analyze ambiguous issues and develop solutions using domain knowledge and thorough research.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8–12 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 6–10 years of experience. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated excellence in writing and editing a variety of communications, including articles, web content, communication plans, and marketing materials.
• Strong command of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and clarity of expression; experience reviewing both technical and non‑technical materials.
• Significant experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance within the first year (current clearance preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of FAA organizational structure, codes, and government correspondence processes; familiarity with FAA Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS).
• Experience preparing and drafting correspondence and providing related support services.
• Experience interacting with senior government officials, engaging with program managers, and supporting Executive Secretariat activities.
• Familiarity with the Government Printing Office (GPO) Style Manual.

Original Posting

August 31, 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 onlyand 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.

About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.