Sr. Technical Writer

Leidos; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 paid Holidays

401K with 6% company match

Flexible Schedules

Discounted Stock Purchase Plans

Technical Upskilling

Education and Training Support

Parental Paid Leave

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Technical Writer in the Intel Sector—Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). You will author, edit, and proofread a wide range of technical documentation, transforming complex technical information into clear, usable material while aligning with DID requirements and program standards.

You will gather requirements from stakeholders, produce user-facing and internal documentation, and collaborate with engineers and program management to ensure accuracy, consistency, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, writing, or related discipline; 12–18+ years of relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
• 5+ years of technical writing experience for software/engineering documents and deliverables.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) to develop/edit docs and presentations.
• Experience collaborating with engineers, software, test, and program management to translate technical info into written docs.
• Experience editing for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to standards and requirements.
• Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Author, edit, and proofread a wide range of technical documentation (manuals, guides, training materials).
• Gather requirements from users and stakeholders and produce user-facing and internal documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to collect data, screenshots, and media for documentation.
• Ensure compliance with program standards and Data Item Description (DID) requirements.
• Manage multiple docs with version control and configuration management.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing & proofreading

MS Office proficiency

Requirements gathering

Documentation standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical/writing field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Document management systems

Job description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Sr. Technical Writer in our Intel Sector- Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

In this exciting role, you will be responsible for authoring, editing, and proofreading a wide range of technical documentation, including operations and maintenance manuals, user guides, training materials, and other program-related documents. You will work closely with engineering and other technical team members to define document content, translate complex technical information into clear and usable written material, and ensure all documentation complies with program standards and applicable Data Item Description (DID) requirements. Responsibilities will also include gathering requirements from users and stakeholders, developing both user-facing and internal program documentation, and serving as the primary author for assigned deliverables. In addition, the selected candidate will collaborate with technical staff to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness across all materials while managing multiple documentation assignments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee the collection, organization, and analysis of technical information, and support the preparation, editing, and revision of a wide range of documentation for complex computer systems and network environments, including user manuals, training materials, installation guides, and other program deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with software developers, systems engineers, test engineers, and other technical personnel to gather source data, screenshots, and supporting media required for the development of accurate and effective technical documentation.
• Edit and refine functional descriptions, system specifications, user manuals, special reports, and other customer deliverables to ensure technical accuracy, clarity, consistency, and usability.
• Perform quality assurance reviews to verify that all deliverables conform to program standards, satisfy applicable Data Item Description requirements, and fully address customer comments and feedback.
• Work closely with program data management staff to maintain document configuration management, version control, and traceability for all assigned deliverables.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical, writing, or related discipline and at least 12-18 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.
• At least 5 years of technical writing experience preparing software and engineering-related documents, reports, user manuals, installation guides, training materials, Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables, and other contractual deliverables for technical and management audiences.
• Experience writing, formatting, editing, and maintaining large, complex, or multi-volume technical documents, manuals, and publications using the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, to develop and edit technical documentation and presentation materials.
• Experience working with systems engineers, software engineers, test engineers, and program management personnel to collect, organize, and translate technical information into written documentation.
• Experience editing and reviewing documents for accuracy, completeness, organization, clarity, consistency, grammar, formatting, and compliance with customer, contract, and program requirements.
• Experience applying document standards, style guidance, and version control practices to maintain consistency across deliverables and incorporate customer comments, stakeholder feedback, and document revisions into final products.
• Clearance Required: Must have TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with advanced features of Word and generating pdf documents.
• Recent experience on a system/software development program compiling, editing, and publishing CDRL documentation.
• Understanding of CMMI ML3 best practices, DID formats, and agile methodologies.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting

October 28, 2026

Pay Range

Pay Range $105,300.00 - $190,350.00

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.

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.

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.