Technical Writer

Leidos Inc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc. is seeking a Technical Writer in Baltimore, MD to document and communicate CMS CCCS modernization of the legacy platform. You will develop deliverables, create training materials, and manage change communications across agile sprints.

Collaborate with product managers and architects to capture accurate technical content, verify it against CMS guidelines, and ensure accessibility and governance requirements are met for executive briefings and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in writing, technical writing, journalism, communications, or closely related field.
• Ability to capture technical solutions and translate them into clear documentation and end-user communications.
• Strong written and verbal communication, able to research, organize, and present complex information clearly.
• Able to manage multiple writing assignments in a fast-paced, collaborative Agile environment.
• Available to work in-person at Leidos/CMS Windsor Mill, MD office as needed.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain documentation required to support the CCCS modernization effort.
• Write, maintain, and support deliverables under the Deliverables Schedule.
• Create training materials, release communications, and change management content.
• Collaborate with Product Manager and Agile teams to capture accurate content each sprint/release.
• Verify accuracy with CMS stakeholders and project artifacts, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Ensure documentation meets Section 508 accessibility standards and CMS editorial guidelines.
• Copyedit and proofread technical content and communications for quality and consistency.
• Maintain knowledge base articles, FAQs, and CSR-facing scripting content.
• Coordinate with designers and trainers to integrate content strategy into broader communications.
• Support executives with briefings and presentations on program status and technical strategy.

Skills

Technical writing

Strong communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in writing / technical writing / communications

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Description

The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Technical Writer to work in our Baltimore, Maryland office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) document and communicate the modernization of its legacy Contact Center CRM Services (CCCS) platform.

Primary Responsibilities

The Technical Writer shall develop and maintain the written deliverables, documentation, and communications required to support the CCCS modernization effort.

Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to:

• Write, maintain and support all deliverables required under the Deliverables Schedule.
• Develop training support materials, release communications, and change management content.
• Partner with the Product Manager, Chief Architect, and Agile delivery teams to capture accurate, up-to-date technical content each sprint/release cycle and complete all SDLC documentation.
• Consult relevant sources, including CMS stakeholders, existing program documentation, and project artifacts, to verify accuracy, guidelines, and regulatory requirements governing project deliverables.
• Ensure all written content and documentation comply with Section 508 accessibility standards and CMS/HHS accessibility policies.
• Copyedit and proofread technical documentation, communications, and deliverables to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to CMS editorial standards.
• Develop and maintain knowledge base articles, FAQs, and CSR-facing scripting content in support of Intelligent Knowledge Surfacing and knowledge management capabilities.
• Manage multiple concurrent writing assignments and deliverables in a fast-paced, iterative Agile delivery environment.
• Coordinate with graphic designers, trainers, and multimedia specialists to integrate content strategy into broader stakeholder communications.
• Support development of executive-level briefings, white papers, and presentations communicating program status and technical strategy to CMS leadership.
• Maintain version control and a repository of documentation artifacts to support requirements traceability and audit readiness.
• Work independently and within Agile project teams, managing program-level and CMS review/approval processes for all deliverables.
• Ensure documents meet editorial and government specifications, adhering to standards for quality, format, and style.
• Communicate documentation status, risks, and dependencies to CMS leadership, and Leidos management.
• Actively participate and support in customer meetings and other events supporting the CRM modernization effort.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in writing, technical writing, journalism, communications, or a closely related discipline, and a minimum of 4-6 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to capture technical solutions and translate them into clear technical documentation and end-user focused communications
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to research, organize, and present complex information concisely
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent writing assignments and deliverables in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
• Available to support in-person at Leidos/CMS Windsor Mill, MD (Baltimore) office, as needed
• Ability to obtain Public Trust

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to write and edit content to Section 508 compliance standards
• Experience with Human-Centered Design (HCD) framework and methods
• Experience working with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
• Experience supporting CMS or other federal health/human services modernization programs
• Experience writing technical and end-user documentation for CRM or contact center platforms (e.g., Pega, Salesforce, Siebel)
• Experience in a similar working environment helpful but not required; new thinking from other industries or work environments considered a plus

Other

Portfolio of work may be requested (print or digital acceptable) as part of the initial application process.

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.

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 $41,600.00 - $75,200.00

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.