Remote Technical Writing Lead for Complex IT Docs

Leidos Inc; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced Technical Writer Lead for the DISA Defense Red Switch Network supporting an enterprise VoIP management system on the GSM-O II contract at Fort Meade, MD. The candidate will lead a team that translates highly technical information into clear documents for technical and non-technical personnel, producing TIGs, SOPs, HTML pages in markdown, and briefing materials.

Responsibilities include leading development, writing, editing, proofreading, managing documentation

Qualifications

• Active DoD SECRET Clearance.
• 8+ years of experience writing technical documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Advanced skills using MS Office Suite and editing in markdown language.
• Technical editing experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) technical and reference documents.
• Experience in creating technical documentation with input from software engineers, systems engineers, and network engineers.
• Proven experience creating technical diagrams and specifications using Visio.
• Experience writing in a structured authoring environment.
• Ability to translate technical and complex information and requirements into user-friendly technical documentation.
• Ability to learn new technical information quickly to convey concepts targeted to the audience.
• Ability to multi-task in a high-paced environment.
• Provide weekly status updates used to develop productivity metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to work without appreciable direction, modulating schedule to meet and exceed schedule targets.
• Demonstrated direct experience developing and implementing large-scale technical changes on compressed schedule deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage Complex Artifacts: Edit, clarify, and proofread documents written by others.
• Information Architecture: Design the structure and navigation of document repositories and HTML pages.
• Document Management: Draft, edit, test and deploy documents with revision records.
• Quality Assurance & Editing: Enforce quality standards and consistency across documents.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with SMEs and engineers to validate content.
• Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI): Use AI to speed up drafting and templates.
• Monitor IAAs/MOAs and 7600 services in G-Invoicing.

Skills

DoD SECRET clearance

Technical writing

Markdown editing

MS Office

Documentation management

Structured authoring

SME collaboration

AI-assisted drafting

Ability to multi-task

Communication with stakeholders

Adaptability to fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Visio

Markdown

Job description

Leidos is seeking an experienced Technical Writer Lead for the DISA Defense Red Switch Network supporting an enterprise VoIP management system on the GSM-O II contract at Fort Meade, MD. The candidate will lead a team that translates highly technical information into clear documents for technical and non-technical personnel, producing TIGs, SOPs, HTML pages in markdown, and briefing materials.

Responsibilities include leading development, writing, editing, proofreading, managing documentation