Technical Writer

Leidos LLC; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a cleared Technical Writer in Alexandria, VA to plan, coordinate, revise, and edit complex documents for a DoD program. You will collaborate with program managers, domain engineers, and government counterparts to ensure deliverables meet SOW and regulatory requirements, including CDRLs.

The role requires onsite work with a hybrid option and a TS/SCI clearance. Qualified candidates bring 12+ years as a technical writer, proficiency in Word/PowerPoint, and a track record of

Qualifications

• 12+ years’ experience as a technical writer.
• Active and current TS/SCI clearance.
• Fluency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to pay attention to details.
• Skilled writer with the ability to communicate complex information clearly, concisely, and accurately.
• Experience conducting research to gather information and ensure accuracy of documentation.
• Knowledgeable of developing DoD CDRLs following Government DIDs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Must be able to attain SAP clearance.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Experience with Adobe products.
• Ability to adapt to different writing styles and formats.
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Ability to multi-task and be a self-starter.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, revise, and edit written material including technical and non-technical documents.
• Work with the engineering team to ensure that CDRLs/deliverables meet SOW and Government requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration skills

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Self-starter

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Adobe products

SAP

Job description

Technical Writer Location: Alexandria, VA Clearance: TS/SCI

The Decision Advantage Business Area within the Defense sector has an opening for a cleared Technical Writer for its Alexandria, VA location.

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your experience to support an exciting new Air Force program space elements in multi-domain environments.

In this role you will support a top modernization priority for the Department of the Air Force.

This position will work closely with Program Managers, domain engineers, and Government counterparts across Government and Industry partners.

The Technical Writer must be local, willing and able to work onsite in Alexandria, VA even though the position offers a hybrid setting.

No relocation is available for the position.

Primary responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, revise, and edit written material including technical and non-technical documents.

Work with the engineering team to ensure that CDRLs/deliverables meet SOW and Government requirements.

Required Qualifications

12+ years’ experience as a technical writer.

Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

Active and current TS/SCI clearance.

Fluency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

Ability to pay attention to details.

Skilled writer with the ability to communicate complex information clearly, concisely, and accurately.

Experience conducting research to gather information and ensure accuracy of documentation.

Knowledgeable of developing DoD CDRLs following Government DIDs.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Must be able to attain SAP clearance.

Additional Qualifications/Certifications

Experience with Jira and Confluence.

Experience with Adobe products.

Ability to adapt to different writing styles and formats.

Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.

Ability to multi-task and be a self-starter.

SAP experience preferred.

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Original Posting

September 30, 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 $105,300.00 - $190,350.00

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.

Leidos Overview

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.

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 here.

Securing Your Data

Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process.

And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address.

If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [e-mail].

Commitment and Diversity

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.