Senior Technical Writer - Cyber & Analytics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 holidays

401K with 6% match

Flexible schedules

Education and training support

Parental paid leave

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Technical Writer to author, edit, and proofread a wide range of documentation for complex computer systems and networks. You will work with engineers to translate technical concepts into clear materials, ensuring compliance with DID requirements and program standards.

The role requires coordinating multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on accuracy and usability across user manuals, training docs, and installation guides.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical, writing, or related discipline and at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of technical writing experience preparing software and engineering-related documents, reports, user manuals, installation guides, training materials, and other contractual deliverables.
• Experience writing, formatting, editing, and maintaining large, complex, or multi-volume technical documents, manuals, and publications.
• Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite to develop and edit technical documentation and presentation materials.
• Experience editing and reviewing documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with requirements.
• Experience applying standards, style guidance, and version control practices to maintain consistency across deliverables.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with technical and non-technical personnel.
• Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Oversee collection, organization, and analysis of technical information for manuals, installation guides, and other program deliverables.
• Collaborate with software developers, systems engineers, test engineers, and other technical personnel to gather data and media for documentation.
• Edit and refine descriptions, specifications, and manuals to ensure clarity and usability.
• Perform quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance with program standards and requirements.
• Maintain document configuration management and version control for all deliverables.

Skills

Tech writing

MS Office

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical, writing, or related discipline

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Technical Writer to author, edit, and proofread a wide range of documentation for complex computer systems and networks. You will work with engineers to translate technical concepts into clear materials, ensuring compliance with DID requirements and program standards.

The role requires coordinating multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on accuracy and usability across user manuals, training docs, and installation guides.